From the publisher:
Diego Maradona is best known for his famous ‘Hand of God’ goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England, but there is so much more to his story. His iconic career spanned twenty-one years and included many disappointing lows and unbeatable highs. His skill was almost effortless, and the impact he had on games was unlike any other player.
About the Greatest Football Stars series:Greatest Football Stars dives into the incredible journeys of the world’s greatest players of all time. Featuring talents from all around the globe, this series covers their unique journeys to stardom – from playing football in the park to performing in front of capacity crowds on the biggest stage and in the biggest leagues.
The author:
Luke Paton is the author of the Greatest Football Stars series. He has a degree in Scriptwriting for Film and TV and has written countless children’s magazines, articles, comic strips and books. He lives in Worcestershire with his wife and two children and is an Aston Villa supporter.
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