Football in Argentina streets tend to look completely deserted as everyone is watching the match. After the victories in 1978 FIFA World Cup and 1986 FIFA World Cup, streets were flooded with people celebrating the championship, making it impossible not to become part of the celebration. It was in 1986 when the figure of Diego Maradona exploded, becoming an icon not only of Argentine football but of football itself. In Argentina, Maradona became something resemblant of a god (see Maradonian Church), admired by fans of every club (even River Plate). Argentine fans are not allowed to travel to see their teams in away
The hand of God after the British players' demands, he sought the advice of his second standard bearer, who ratified the goal. Mexican photographer Alejandro Ojeda Carbajal immortalized this moment in a photograph in which the blow is clearly seen with his hand. In his biography, Maradona later said: In 2005, 19 years after the controversial goal, Maradona confessed, on the programme "La Noche del 10", that the goal was actually scored with his hand. A fact that generated diverse opinions throughout the world. While some supported him for telling the truth and admitting his guilt, others criticised him for the delay in doing