Maradona pledges naked victory lap

[MrCoffee]

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Diego Maradona has promised to run naked through the center of Buenos Aires if Argentina wins the World Cup.

The Argentina coach made the promise during a radio show. The unpredictable Maradona was speaking a day after Argentina defeated Canada 5-0 Monday in its final warm-up match before the World Cup.

Argentina plays in Group B, opening against Nigeria on June 12. The Gauchos also face Greece and South Korea.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/story/_/id/5221965/ce/us/diego-maradona-run-naked-buenos-aries-argentina-wins-world-cup?cc=5901&ver=us

Oh come on, like I needed another reason to cheer for Argentina.

[TZ]

1. I read that as MADONNA pledges naked victory lap

Which actually makes sense, assuming she likes soccer....:)

[MrCoffee]

2. There may actually be someone out there who wants to see Madonna naked

The same can not be said for Diego Maradona.

[joeybee12]

6. I have no idea what he likes look, but I'd rather see him than Madonna...

...everything sagging and the craters on her face apparent without the right lighting.

[Jack Rabbit]

8. Diego Maradona

Maradona as a player c. 1980
wikipedia (public domain)




Maradona c. 2008
Diego Maradona Bio

Maradona has a history of alcoholism, cocaine abuse and, since retiring as a player in 1997, weight gain.

[joeybee12]

9. I'll still take him...n/t

[Captain Hilts]

3. I'll bet she'd be glad to run with him. Or at least pledge to do so if the US wins. nt

[Renew Deal]

4. We'll see if he gets his chance. He's in a very tough group

which is in a tough field of 32.

[MrCoffee]

5. Messi v. Greece?

Argentina should win out in their group (Greece, Nigeria, South Korea)

[Renew Deal]

7. Not easy

And Argentina hasn't been great lately. They fell from #2 or 3 to #7 in about a year. Also, Maradona made some strange picks of players. Showing up isn't enough. The Greeks are very tough (and have something to prove). South Korea (#47) and Nigeria (#21) are usually competitive. I'm sure they'll get out of their group, but it's not the easiest road.

[MrCoffee]

10. My fervent wish for Argentina

is that Diego Milito comes out after halftime, gathers the team together, and says "Forget what the coke monkey said, here's how we're gonna do this."

The raw talent of Argentina is terrifying. They looked impeccable against Canada (yeah, I know, but still). Argentina's biggest hurdle in the World Cup will be Maradona himself. I'm pretty sure the coke has completely fried his brain. How you ignore Cambiasso and Zanetti is beyond me.

[Renew Deal]

11. I'm pretty irritated with Brazil too.

Leaving out Ronaldinho was wrong. It was bad for the team and bad for the game. Yet Dunga needed his revenge. Bullshit.

[NoGOPZone]

12. Judging by that picture of him, he could use the exercise nt

[nickgutierrez]

13. Any excuse is a good one to post this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgOXc7CZxWk

If anybody doubts that he might actually do this, I offer this as proof.