7 reasons why Diego Maradona is the most controversial football legend

#2 "Don’t come back"

The two kings of Argentina

After Argentina secured their third final in as many years, the usual thing to do would be to inspire and motivate them to play well and win the trophy. Argentina had lost the final of the World Cup 2014 and Copa America 2015 and now they once again had the chance to win the Copa America in 2016.

However, instead of making them feel confident, Diego Maradona put unnecessary pressure on both Lionel Messi and his team by stating that they shouldn’t come back to Argentina without the trophy.

"Of course I think we'll win," he said. "But if you don't win, don't come back."

In the end, Argentina lost on penalties and Messi subsequently retired before making a comeback – and that also didn’t go down too well with Maradona (as mentioned in the first slide).