10 Things You Didn't Know About Diego Maradona

9. He Hosted His Own Chat Show

Former Argentine soccer star Diego Maradona gestures during the press conference held after the premiere of his TV show called
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In 2005, Maradona was handed his own Argentine television show named, La Noche del 10 (The Night of the no. 10).

Surprisingly, his main guest on the opening night was Pelé. The two had been at loggerheads for years but showed no signs of this on the show. They even enjoyed a game of head tennis.

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