#5 Diego Maradona versus Belgium
The image of Diego Maradona being marked by six Belgium players at the 1982 World Cup is one of the most iconic photographs ever clicked in world football. The photograph in itself encapsulates the whole image of Maradona and his relationship with the opponents he faced. The Argentinian struck fear into the hearts of his opposition, as he waltzed past them effortlessly.
According to the photographer Steve Powell himself, the frame itself was very special.
"It happens to have great colours – the green of the grass and the orangey-red of the Belgium shirt – those are wonderful contrasts that make for a good image, and the composition is strong, too, with the beautiful fan-like effect of the players.”
However, as good as the picture seems, Maradona was never marked by six different players. In fact, the six players were part of a defensive wall as Argentina got ready to take a free-kick. The next play involved a short free-kick, and all the players in the wall proceeded to turn towards the Argentinian himself.
Belgium even went on to win the match with a scoreline of 1-0. However, a seemingly ordinary moment captured the unique aura that reflected off Diego Maradona.
