5 stadiums named after great footballers

Real Madrid v Racing Santander
Santiago Bernabeu, the home of Real Madrid

Diego Maradona

Estadio Diego Armando Maradona, Capital Federal, Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Estadio Diego Armando Maradona, Capital Federal, Ciudad de Buenos Aires

Diego Maradona is arguably one of the greatest players to have graced the beautiful game. A World Cup and Ballon d'Or winner, Maradona has entertained masses during his 20-year professional career.

The Argentinian will go down in history as one of the best to ever play the game. Boca Juniors and Napoli benefitted largely from the player's great performances, as he played some of his best football at these two clubs. A skilful, smart and quick player, the Argentinian wizard also played at Barcelona for a couple of years before he moved to Napoli, Italy.

Years after his retirement, the Argentine legend tried his hand at management and guided Argentina to a WC quarter-final in 2006. However, the legendary figure as the manager never lived up to the expectations bestowed upon him with the national side.

Estadio Diego Armando Maradona, the home stadium of Argentinos Juniors in Buenos Aires, was re-named after the great player, in his honour. A flamboyant character on and off the field, Maradona will forever be remembered for his antics on the field despite his problems off it.

The diminutive Argentine made his first professional appearance ever on a football field that currently bears his name. Known for its extremely volatile atmosphere, the ground has played host to some great matches over the years.

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