GREATNESS Diego Maradona not quite remembered for having his name printed on the back of the jersey, getting his face tattooed or painting his iconic moves on the wall. It is not enough to build a statue to honor the Argentine football icon.
Some of Maradona’s fanatical admirers are beyond reason. They founded a religion to worship the legend.
Citing 90 Min, Thursday (26/11/2020) Maradona religion was formed by three fans in 1998 in the City of Rosario. They are Hector Campomar, Alejandro Veron, and Hernan Amez. The three of them also founded the Maradona Church or Iglesia Maradoniana.
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Maradona’s birthday on October 30 was turned into Christmas. Meanwhile 22 June, in which Maradona scored twice against England at the 1986 World Cup, was made Easter.
At the beginning of establishing the Maradona religion, the three friends estimated that the followers of the Maradona religion would be followed by 30 to 40 people. However, Maradona’s religion now has followers of around 120,000-200,000 members from more than 130 countries.
“Our religion is football and like all religions, it must have a god,” Alejandro Veron, a church member, told the Guardian in 2008.
“We will never forget the magic he showed on the pitch and the passion he built,” he added.
10 commandments
Iglesia Maradoniana is not a building. However, the collection of travel affinity towards Maradona.
The church traveled across Argentina with the pictures, statues and ornaments used by Maradona. The members completed their baptisms by recreating Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal at the 1986 World Cup.
Maadona religion has 10 commands, namely:
1. The ball is never dirty.
2. Love football above all.
3. Express unconditional love for Diego and the beauty of football.
4. Maintain the Argentina uniform.
5. Spread the news of Diego’s miracles throughout the universe.
6. Respect the shrine in which he plays and his sacred uniform.
7. Do not identify Diego as a member of any team.
8. Preach and spread the principles of the Maradona Church.
9. Make Diego your middle name and name your first son Diego.
10. Don’t live in isolation from reality and don’t be in vain.
The followers of the Maradona religion also have their own prayers. “Our Diego is the artsy on earth. Be consecrated on your left leg. Your miracle is coming. Your goal is remembered. “
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