Diego junior: "Dad gave me so much, I have no regrets"

Naples. Four years after the death of Diego Armando Maradona, the world continues to celebrate the myth of the Argentine champion, but for Diego Armando Maradona Jr., son of the Pibe de Oro, November 25 represents an intimate moment of reflection and remembrance.

"For others, November 25, 2020, was the day they lost Maradona. I, however, lost my father," he told AGI, emphasizing the personal dimension of a bond often overshadowed by the immensity of his public figure. "For me, it's a great pride to bear his name, but also a great responsibility.

I try every day to honor him for what he was, for what he is, and for what he will be.

I remember simple moments, sitting on a sofa, smoking a cigar together and watching Napoli games. For me, they were special, intimate moments that I always carry with me." Among the many lessons Maradona left him, one in particular stays with him every day. "He always told me not to be afraid to be honest, because in the end, honest people win.

It's advice I carry with me, the same one my mother and my family gave me in Naples. He showed with his life that he lived the truth, even when it was difficult," he says. Naples, the city that idolized Maradona, also has a special meaning for Diego Jr., who feels the deep bond between his father and the Neapolitan people. "I want to thank Maradona fans all over the world. In these sad days, their love gives me strength and eases the pain a little.

It's as if they were able to transform suffering into positive energy," he emphasizes. What if you could tell him something today? Diego Jr. smiles and reflects: "I've already told him everything I needed to tell him when he was alive. I have no regrets. Now I just want him to be proud of me, of who I am as a man, as a father, and as a person. Being a good son can be complicated, but being a good father is fundamental. And that's my priority: that he can see me as a good father to my children."