Juventus Legend Alessandro Del Piero Hails Diego Maradona On His 50th Birthday
Diego Maradona, who turns 50 today, receives great praise from Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero.
A note on Del Piero's official website re-tells the story of a man who inspired many a generation to go on and become greats themselves.
It's Maradona's big day today, and Del Piero's message was one of football passion for one of the best.
"For those of my generation, and not just for us, Diego Armando Maradona was a reference point for the world of football.
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Here in Germany, he is often co-named the 'Hand of God' due to an unpenalised handball during the 1986 World Cup Finals...
Yet he is truely one of the greatest players of all times.