The Iglesia Maradoniana (English: Church of Maradona;literally Maradonian Church ) is a parody religion, created by fans of the retired Argentine football player Diego Maradona, who they believe to be the best player of all time.
[edit] Ten Commandments
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- The ball must not be stained, as D10S has proclaimed;
- Love football over all things;
- Declare your unconditional love of football;
- Defend the colours of Argentina;
- Preach the words of "Diego Maradona" all over the world;
- Pray in the temples where he preached, and to his sacred mantles;
- Do not proclaim the name of Diego in the name of a single club;
- Follow the teachings of the Maradonian Church;
- Let Diego be your second name, and that of your children;
- "No ser cabeza de termo y que no se te escape la tortuga." (Meaning "don't be a hothead and don't let the turtle escape you")
Our Diego, who is on the pitches,
Hallowed be thy left foot, bring us your magic. Make your goals remembered on earth as in heaven,
Give us some magic every day, forgive the English, as we have forgiven the Napolitan Mafia,
Don't let yourself get caught offside and free us from Havelange and Pelé.
Diego
[edit] Criticism
Many Argentinians have not responded kindly to the idea of Maradona as God. After Maradona's drug problems some feel insulted when the famous football player is seen as a national symbol, and the fact that he is also seen as a son of God makes things worse. Carlos Tevez: "Although I believe in Maradona in football I sometimes question him when it comes to life, as he is wonderful in football and fabulous as a coach but lives a poor and dear life." (March 3)-Report from ESPN interview after the warmup game with Germany.[citation needed]
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