| April 19th, 2004 06:53 PM |
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| J.J.Flash |
I just want to show my support for our hero, Diego Maradona.
Hang in there Dieguito!
Keep on praying hermanos!
God bless you! |
| April 19th, 2004 06:55 PM |
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| Madafaka |
Thank you very much my friend. Is a difficult situation, but the "hand of God" is by our side 
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| April 19th, 2004 07:07 PM |
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| Madafaka |
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina's Diego Maradona, one of the most gifted players in soccer history, remained in intensive care in a Buenos Aires clinic Monday with heart and breathing problems but was stable and improving.
His doctors said in a statement that his "progress has been satisfactory until now" and that his arterial pressure was normalizing. He was still breathing with the help of an artificial respirator.
Family doctor Alfredo Cahe said Maradona had a lung infection and denied reports he had taken an overdose of cocaine -- an addiction he has been battling for the last decade.
"He has a lung infection ... because of a chill," Cahe told a scrum of reporters outside the posh Buenos Aires clinic where Maradona is being treated. "He is quite stable and (his progress) is relatively good."
Asked if Maradona's life was at risk, he replied: "There was (a risk) and there still is."
"It is not related to an overdose. Lately, Maradona was not (consuming) cocaine," Cahe earlier told local radio. "I wouldn't say his condition is extreme."
After a similar scare in early 2000 Maradona's entourage initially denied cocaine was involved but his cardiologist later told agonized fans to change their placards from 'Hang in there Diego' to 'Damned cocaine'.
Maradona, 43, had arrived at the clinic Sunday in a serious, feverish state with breathing difficulties and a swollen heart, after watching a game at his former club Boca Juniors' stadium.
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"(I send him) a big hug, I hope he recovers fast," said soccer-mad Argentina President Nestor Kirchner. "Like all Argentines it causes me deep pain. We must stand by him...He has made all Argentines cry with joy. He is a great person."
Maradona's official Web Site www.diegomaradona.com said the former Argentina captain was taken ill while eating a traditional barbecue after watching Boca at the Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires where he made his name.
Well-wishers mounted a vigil outside the Suizo-Argentina clinic Monday, some wearing Boca's blue and yellow strip.
Dozens of fans glued posters of 'El Diez' (No. 10 shirt) in his footballing prime on the clinic's walls.
Some jumped up and down singing soccer anthems at the top of their voices. "Poor little English, how Diego screwed you over!" went one jubilant song.
Others, like 58-year-old cleaning lady Maria Lujan, were more solemn, praying for Maradona on the steps of the clinic.
"Dear Lord, all of us Argentines love Maradona," she intoned, gripping her pink plastic rosary. "Let him sleep well, let him rest. May all his problems be over."
Local television played footage of Maradona's greatest moments on the pitch and excerpts from past interviews.
"For Argentines who love football, Diego is nothing less than a god and the fact that something bad is happening to him brings huge sadness to us all. I wish I could speak with him," said Valencia midfielder Pablo Aimar.
"If Argentina is known by so many people it is largely due to Maradona," added Aimar, one of several players to have been dubbed the 'New Maradona'. "I've no idea how he got to reach this state but everyone has to live their own life."
[Edited by Madafaka] |
| April 20th, 2004 07:13 AM |
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| J.J.Flash |
Thanks Maximiliano for the latest news.
Keep on prayin' |
| April 20th, 2004 08:41 AM |
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| J.J.Flash |
The last report says that he is breathing without the respirator. Also, it seems that he is no longer under life risk.
[Edited by J.J.Flash] |
| April 20th, 2004 09:46 AM |
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| jb |
A few years ago I lost a friend who was only 39 b/c of heart failure....the real story was he had a strong addiction to cocaine ....his heart simply gave out. |
| April 20th, 2004 10:59 AM |
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| J.J.Flash |
I am sorry for your friend Josh. He was really young too.
[Edited by J.J.Flash] |
| April 21st, 2004 05:38 PM |
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| Gazza |
Diego, despite his many flaws, was a remarkable talent and a genius. Only Pele and George Best deserve to be mentioned in the same breath.
Here's hoping he gets better soon. So far,it seems he's improving. |
| April 22nd, 2004 08:36 AM |
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| egon |
what about johan cruyf? |
| April 22nd, 2004 10:08 AM |
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| J.J.Flash |
Yep Egon, I agree! There are many many great dutch players!
Cheers! |
| April 22nd, 2004 04:02 PM |
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| Gazza |
I knew that would provoke a Dutch backlash..lol
Cruyff was certainly up amongst the greats - although in my humble opinion I'd rate Di Stefano and the other three I mentioned just ahead. I gues its one of those arguments you cant win or lose, but its good to argue about over a few beers! |
| April 23rd, 2004 05:00 AM |
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| egon |
did you say beers??????
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| April 23rd, 2004 05:43 AM |
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| BillyBoll |
And what about Kenny Daglish? The greatest player I have ever seen.
And I'd certainly be prepared to discuss that over several beers!
Good luck to Diego, despite the "hand of god".
[Edited by BillyBoll] |
| April 23rd, 2004 06:42 AM |
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| J.J.Flash |
quote:
BillyBoll wrote:
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Good luck to Diego, despite the "hand of god".
[Edited by BillyBoll]
What do you mean?
Thanks!
Cheers! |
| April 23rd, 2004 07:19 AM |
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| BillyBoll |
Do I really have to explain?
The "hand of god" episode still hurts English fans, although he did follow it up with one of the greatest individual goals of all times!!
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| April 23rd, 2004 09:27 AM |
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| Madafaka |
UK press called "Hand of God" the goal made with his hand in the match England - Argentina on Mexico '86 |
| April 23rd, 2004 09:50 AM |
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| BillyBoll |
I think he actually said it himself! |
| April 23rd, 2004 10:04 AM |
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| Madafaka |
Really? I don't remember that. I was a kid |
| April 23rd, 2004 10:10 AM |
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| VoodooChileInWOnderl |
Now is also Pelé (another great one now involved in cheap... wait millionaire ads for Viagra) is in the hospital
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| April 23rd, 2004 10:15 AM |
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| BillyBoll |
"At the press conference after the game, Maradona further infuriated the English by claiming the goal was scored "a little bit by the Hand of God, another bit by the head of Maradona". Decades later Maradona did admit that the ball came off his hand; however, he still maintains that it was an accident, in spite of the widely-shown video evidence clearly demonstrating otherwise."
I dont hold a grudge and wish him, and Pele, well. |
| April 23rd, 2004 01:50 PM |
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| glencar |
Who is Hermanos? |
| April 23rd, 2004 02:53 PM |
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| Madafaka |
quote:
BillyBoll wrote:
"At the press conference after the game, Maradona further infuriated the English by claiming the goal was scored "a little bit by the Hand of God, another bit by the head of Maradona". Decades later Maradona did admit that the ball came off his hand; however, he still maintains that it was an accident, in spite of the widely-shown video evidence clearly demonstrating otherwise."
I dont hold a grudge and wish him, and Pele, well.
Thanks for the info!  |
| April 23rd, 2004 04:39 PM |
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| Jumacfly |
quote:
glencar wrote:
Who is Hermanos?
LOL |
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