FIFA asks Maradona respectful behavior

FIFA asked Diego Armando Maradona to keep a "respectful" behavior after the celebration of the victory of Argentina against the Nigeria Tuesday (1-) 2), but he recalled that the former player of albiceleste is "unique" and is part of the history of football.

"We would expect all players, former players, staff, supporters, that everyone behaves respectfully FIFA Director of Competition, Colin Smith, said after stating that the agency was aware of the Incident during the match played in St. Petersburg.

Maradona made an obscene gesture after Argentina beat Nigeria on the last day of group D, something that did not please To the tournament officials, however, Smith said the legendary "10" Argentinian is a valuable component of his "Legends" program to promote the game.

"The Players Who Helped Write the # Football history has a role to play, "said Smith." Diego Maradona is obviously one of the best players of all time, "he said during the positive review of the first phase.

This is not the first time that Maradona has attracted attention. his eccentricities in the stands. On this occasion, he interacted with a few fans, raised a flag with his image, and at one point was apparently asleep. After the goal of Marcos Rojo in the 86th minute that ensured Argentina the pass of the eighth minute, he made a gesture in which he showed the middle finger of his two hands.