Diego Maradona apologizes after claiming that England cheated in World Cup against Colombia

The Three Lions defeated the South Americans after a penalty shootout at the World Cup last Tuesday.

In a scathing attack on Argentine television, the 57-year-old said US referee Mark. Geiger was out of it, referee leader Pierluigi Collina should apologize to the Colombian nation for his recruitment, and the penalty inflicted on Carlos Sanchez to attack Harry Kane was a foul committed by the English captain. Thursday to be forgiven, Maradona admitted to having said some "unacceptable things" in the excitement of rooting for Colombia, in whose shirt he was photographed before the match

"My apologies to FIFA and its President: as far as sometimes can have opinions contrary to certain arbitration decisions, I have absolute respect for the work – not easy – that make the institution and the referees ", he said.

Maradona had initially provoked a controversy in describing the outcome of the arbitration. APOLOGY: Diego Maradona said he was sorry after accusing England of cheating against Colombia

He strongly criticized the performance and adequacy. He added: "I told Gianni Infantino that if I worked for FIFA, I would change everything."

"He added that the chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, Pierluigi Collina, was to present his apologize to the Colombian people. must be transparent.

** Diego Maradona accuses England of "VOL & # 39; after the victory in the World Cup of Colombia **

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"That's why I did not go there."

Such an explosion provoked a strong written reprimand from the board of directors, by whom Maradona is paid £ 10,000 per match to work as an ambbadador of legends in Russia.

FIFA stated that Argentine "insinuations" were "entirely inappropriate and completely unfounded"

. At a time when FIFA is doing everything in its power to ensure the principles of fair play, integrity and respect, FIFA is extremely sorry to read these statements. a player who wrote the history of our game, "they add in a statement

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Penalty: Maradona said that Carlos Sanchez's fault on the England Harry Kane was OK

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"FIFA is extremely sorry to read such statements from a player who wrote the history of our game"

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Maradona's behavior during Argentina's matches was a current story before his last 16-handed exit from France.

The "Hand of God" cheat apologized for making an offensive move to South Korea Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo scored a goal against Nigeria late in the game.

He also sought the attention of the paramedics after his victory in St. Petersburg and unveiled a large flag wearing his. picture.

A documentary on the life of Maradona is currently being produced by acclaimed filmmaker Asif Kapadia and partly funded by Channel 4.

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