10 Things You Didn't Know About Diego Maradona

7. He Almost Had The Argentina Number 10 Shirt Retired

Former Argentine soccer star Diego Maradona gestures during the press conference held after the premiere of his TV show called
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His performaces led to The Argentinian FA putting in a request to FIFA to retire the number 10 shirt in his honour. This was rejected, and it's probably safe to say that Lionel Messi was happy with that outcome.

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