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Ronaldo, Brazilian football legend, reminisces about the deceased Maradona. One of the stories is about the style of the Argentine legend wearing two watches at the same time.
Following Maradona’s departure in the middle of last week at the age of 60, the world of football is also in mourning. No exception for Ronaldo even though their two countries, Brazil and Argentina, have fierce rivalries in the world of football, especially in South America.
“Diego has an extraordinary legacy in football. His departure is very difficult to accept. The news really surprised me and made me very sad,” Ronaldo said as reported. Mirror.
“I want to send my condolences to his family. Maradona has changed the lives of so many people and I will always be grateful for the inspiration he gave me,” he said.
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One of the moments together with Diego Maradona and Ronaldo at The Best FIFA Football Awards Show in London, England, on October 23, 2017. (Photo: Getty Images / Bryn Lennon)— |
Ronaldo, now president of Spanish club Real Valladolid, also tells a story about style Maradona wore two watches, one each on his wrist.
“We had dinner on one of the first occasions we visited in Madrid. Diego wore two watches and talked about the clocks,” said Ronaldo.
“I asked him why he wore both and he said that his daughter gave the watch as a gift and since then he never took it off. At the end of dinner, he took off one of the watches and gave it to me. I was reluctant to accept it at first, but he I got angry and I had no choice. “
“I will keep the watch for the rest of my life as a reminder of his friendship and generosity,” said Ronaldo about the watch from the late. Maradona.
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