The sudden death of Argentine star Maradona had an incomprehension with Chinese football during his lifetime, and he visited China six times.
According to upstream news reports, in 1996, Maradona visited China for the first time as the Argentine team Boca youth captain.In 2003, 2008, 2010, and January and August 2012, he went to China again. In addition to participating in charity activities, he also boarded the Great Wall.
Although the legend of the ball king ended, his name has become a sign of an era.He is a loved football idol loved by several generations of Chinese fans. He left a figure on the Chinese court and left unforgettable memories for Chinese fans.
The first time: 1996
Maradona went to Beijing with other members of Boka in July 1996 to play a warm -up match with Guoan in the work. Boca won 2-1 in this game.Maradona also led Boka and Sichuan Quanxing to play a business match. In the end, Boka defeated Quanxing 3-0, and Maradona made all the goals.
Second time: 2003
Maradona went to China for the second time in November 2003.At that time, he had retired for six years, and he boarded the Great Wall of Wanli and shouted his arms.He said: It turned out that I had a good Chinese addiction.
Great Wall.(Internet, file diagram)
Third: 2008
Maradona visited China for the third time as the Argentine National Olympic team consultant in August 2008.He also attended the Beijing Olympic Football Awards ceremony and kissed Brazilian star Ronaldinho at the ceremony.
Fourth time: 2010
When Maradona came to China for the fourth time in 2010, he signed a contract with the Chinese Red Cross Foundation, donated personal items and participated in two public welfare competitions in charity activities, and all income benefits were used in charity.He also said at the time: In the field of football, China was a sleeping lion. I believe that one day Chinese football will inevitably fly.
Sohu.com published an article of Mi Xiu Sports today (26th). The content mentioned that Maradona said at the time: If you need me, I am willing to do something for Chinese football.There are 1.3 billion people in China. Why is there no high -level national team?
Fifth and Sixth: 2012
Maradona started his last twice in China in 2012.In addition to participating in charitable activities in China, he also met with Vice Chairman of the Chinese Football Association Weidi in Beijing.Regarding the future development direction of Chinese football, Maradona exchanged his experience with Weidi and relevant personnel of the Football Association.
Vice Chairman Weidi met.(Internet, archives)
When the Chinese Football Association mourned Maradona this morning, he described him as the best player in the 20th century.Beautiful memories and pay tribute to Maradona's brilliant football career.
