Diego Maradona's Quest for the World Cup

Diego Maradona's Quest for the World Cup
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Superstitious
One of Maradona's most visible quirks is the charm he holds in his left hand throughout matches for luck. The limited-edition Hublot watches that he wears on each hand, however, serve a more practical purpose: one is set to local time, the other to Argentine time.

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