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Jul 19
12m 30s

Told Faster: Maradona y la mano de Dios

SMALL TOWN SPANISH TEACHER
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Every four years the FIFA World Cup attracts a world-wide audience. And every FIFA World Cup also attracts controversy. Forty years ago, in 1986, the games in Mexico had their fair share of controversy, as well as amazing moments, surrounding Diego Maradona. Maradona is one of the greatest footballers, or soccer players, of all time. He started playing profe ... Show More
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