During the presentation of a collection of DVDs dedicated to his career by Gazzetta dello Sport in Milan, Diego Maradona made several noteworthy statements:
- On match-fixing in football: Maradona expressed concern about match-fixing becoming almost normal due to the numerous interests in football. He warned against getting used to following fixed matches.
- On current football: While acknowledging the presence of good players, Maradona stated that during his playing days, there were also good teams, not just good players.
- On coaching Napoli: Maradona expressed his desire to coach Napoli once Rafael Benitez leaves. He mentioned that he is not coaching at the moment because managers are afraid of him.
- On drugs: Maradona admitted to falling into the trap of drugs but mentioned that it has been almost ten years since he last took anything.
These statements reflect Maradona’s candid and outspoken nature, touching on issues ranging from the integrity of football to his personal struggles.
