Forty years have not tarnished the legend. Indeed, they have reinvigorated it, transforming it into art and collective memory. On Monday, November 3, Napoli Club 'Maddaloni Partenopea' will celebrate the 40th anniversary of one of the most iconic and technically astonishing goals in football history: Diego Armando Maradona's free kick of the century against Juventus.
The event is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. and will center on the unveiling of a mural dedicated to that magical athletic feat. This public artwork immortalizes the moment when the "Pibe de Oro" (Golden Pibe), on November 3, 1985, struck from incredibly close range, outwitting Juventus goalkeeper Stefano Tacconi and a wall that was almost blocked by the ball. A goal born from a defiant gesture, epitomized by the now-historical phrase: "I'll score anyway," uttered by Diego to quell his teammates' protests over the wall's improper positioning.
The evening, however, will not be just a tribute to football memory.
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Hosting the event will be Carlo Di Vico, founder and president of the organizing association. Joining him on stage will be Professor Alfonso Buonagura, a physical education professor; Paola Morra Maradona, wife of the late Hugo Maradona; and Claudio Petito, the art director who created the mural.
An event that combines sport, art, and literature to commemorate not just a goal, but a moment of pure brilliance that, 40 years later, continues to live on in the imagination of every fan.
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The event taking place on November 3rd is very interesting, but I'm not sure everyone knows about Maradona's free kick. It's important to provide more information for non-football experts and learn more about this story.