Maradona and Boca Juniors: A relationship of love and passion for football
Última modificación October 19, 2023 by Drafting Fesp
The connection between Diego Maradona and the Boca Juniors club It was more than just a player and team relationship.. It was a bond based on unbridled passion for football, and a love story shared between the one who was one of The best players of all time and one of the most followed teams in Argentina. Not for nothing, There were several stages of Pelusa with the Boca jacket.
The first years of Maradona's career at Boca Juniors
Since his arrival at the Xeneize club with barely 20 years, Maradona captivated fans with his unique playing style and innate ability to leave his opponents speechless.. The Diego, He had just captivated Argentine football after debuting with 16 years in Argentinos Juniors and play 166 matches and mark 116 goals.
Maradona debuted with Boca Juniors a 22 February 1981 in a match against which his team won 4-1 to Workshops in La Bombonera for the Metropolitan Tournament. He did it with him 10 behind the back and marking 2 goals in that match. Had 20 years and 4 months at the time of his debut and he had already won over La Bombonera. That Metropolitan Tournament of 81 was the Maradona's only title with Boca.
Departure for Barcelona after the World Cup in Spain 82
After a year in Boca where he played 40 matches, dio 16 assists and scored 28 goals, Diego began to attract the attention of the big European teams.
After the world cup of 1982 in Spain, in which Argentina could not defend its title, Diego Maradona took an important step in his career by signing for FC Barcelona. Even though the World Cup did not turn out as expected, Maradona impressed the world with his talent. Barcelona paid, 1200 The then president from 1982, a record number to secure your services.
His departure for the Catalan club marked the beginning of a new stage in his career, where he would become a legend both at the club level (especially in Napoli) like in the Argentine national team. This transfer was a crucial moment in Maradona's career and in the history of world football..
Maradona's two trips to Boca
After a successful career in Europe but already very much in decline and with sanctions for cocaine consumption and later doping in USA 94, Maradona returned to Boca Juniors in 1995. His return was received with euphoria by the fans, and the stadium erupted with excitement when they saw their idol again in the blue and gold shirt.. Although his second stage at the club was not as extensive, since Diego was no longer the same.
Juice 25 matches in the 95-96 with mouth, He left and returned to the club for the third time in 1997 to compete 5 more matches. Total, in its three stages as a Boca Juniors player, Maradona played 70 matches, dio 23 assists and noted 35 goals.
The relationship between Diego and Boca after his retirement
Even after his retirement, Maradona maintained a close relationship with Boca Juniors. He was a passionate fan. His love for Boca continued to be a fundamental part of his life and his legacy in football..
The sad news of death of Maradona in 2020 moved the whole world, but especially to the Boca Juniors fans, who paid him a heartfelt tribute. The Boca stadium was the place where the fans improvised a sanctuary, as was also done in his other house, the state of Naples that from that day bears his name. That sanctuary in La Bombonera, was filled with applause in honor of the eternal idol, remembering the moments of glory that he had given to the club and the fans. His legacy in Boca it endures as a fundamental part of the club's history, of Argentine football and of course the history of football.
