10 Things You Didn't Know About Diego Maradona

8. He Refused To Go To The 2006 World Cup Opening Ceremony

Pele and Maradona seen together in Italy in March 1987 as they received the trophy of Sports Oscar for their performance in the soccer fields. (AP Photo/Milan)
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He said: “I’m not here to look at bloody Pele walking around.”

The pair's' animosity stems from the argument of who actually is the best player in the history of football and numerous awards that went to the other man.

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