Episode 10: Diego Maradona - El Diego
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Episode 10, the magic and mayhem of Diego Maradona. In this episode, Al and Johnny slalom their way around flailing defenders and through the life of arguably the best and certainly the greatest player of them all. Written in 2004, El Diego examines the life of a boy from Villa Fiorito in Buenos Aires who conquered Italy with lowly Napoli and the world in the blue and white of Argentina.  Includes tips on how to beat a goalkeeper in the air...  
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