World Cup 2018: The Greatest World Cup XI of all time

Central Attacking Midfielder: Diego Maradona (Argentina)

Diego Maradona is one of the greatest footballers of all time and became immortal as a footballer after his legendary performance in the 1986 World Cup. He almost single-handedly won the World Cup for Argentina, beating teams like England, Belgium and West Germany with his wizardry on the pitch. He scored 5 goals in that tournament and was the best player by far. Maradona’s dribbling and his famous left foot won him millions of admirers worldwide. In the 1990 World Cup, Maradona led an ordinary Argentina side to yet another final before losing 0-1 to West Germany and finishing runner-up.

In all, Maradona played in 21 World Cup matches and scored 8 goals. Maradona’s maiden appearance in the World Cup in 1982 was hardly worth remembering as he was shown a red card against Brazil in the 2nd match he played. The tragedy was repeated in the 1994 World cup when he was banned for life after testing positive in a drug test after the match against Nigeria. However, what he did between those 2 forgettable occurrences would forever be remembered by football-lovers.

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Subhadeep, an adept tennis journalist at Sportskeeda, has been writing about the sport for seven years. He is known for his exclusive match reviews and opinion pieces, utilizing his MBA degree to tackle them effectively with his problem-solving abilities.

Subhadeep lives and breathes tennis. He watches matches regularly and engages in social media platforms to stay on top of the latest happenings. As a writer, he brings the fan's perspective to his pieces, ensuring his readers enjoy an exceptional experience every time.

Growing up, he idolized Boris Becker, but he now firmly believes Novak Djokovic stands alone as the 'Greatest of all Time', especially considering the 24-time Grand Slam champion's incredible stats. One thing that still puzzles Subhadeep, however, is how Becker's Wimbledon tally might have reached five if not for Pete Sampras.

Speaking of the All England Club, the British Major holds a special place in his heart as he admires its blend of tradition and grass-court excellence. When not working for Sportskeeda, Subhadeep delves into the other "love of his life": football, and enjoys contributing his insights to different websites dedicated to the sport.

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Edited by Amar Anand