'Pele had nearly everything. Maradona has everything. He works harder, does more and is more skilful. Trouble is that he'll be remembered for another reason. He bends the rules to suit himself.'
- the Late Sir Alf Ramsey.

'El Pibe de Oro' means the Golden Boy. That is Diego Armando Maradona There is nothing that describes the soccer ace more aptly.

A flashback of the great moments of the footballing colossus's career as he plays his testimonial match

Photographs: Allsport