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There are not many players who could claim to score with the hand followed by the greatest solo goal of all time in the very same game – that, too, against some of the finest defenders the world has ever seen. Diego Maradona’s that match against England will forever be earmarked for the controversy that surrounded his ‘Hand of God’ goal.

If watched with a keen eye, you can actually see the Argentine legend punching the ball towards the goal. The strength of the punch on the ball was admirable and it showed that it wouldn’t be wise to square off with the Napoli hero in a boxing ring.

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Actually, you would be foolish to even try since being in the ring is his second most favourite thing after being on the pitch. The former Argentina coach apparently used to practice against some former boxers as a means to prepare for the 1994 World Cup.

Even now, the temperamental Argentina legend trains with the gloves on. No wonder he is so fearless about almost everything in life.

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