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There can only be one: Why Diego Maradona still tops Messi and Ronaldo for a generation of football fans

IOL · 12 October 2026 at 07:00

There can only be one: Why Diego Maradona still tops Messi and Ronaldo for a generation of football fans

While Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominate the modern debate, Diego Maradona's raw genius and cultural impact remain unmatched for those who saw him play.

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