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Diego Armando Maradona – 1982 World Cup Rookie Era – Argentina – Historic Black & White Football Photograph 30cm x 20cm Diego Maradona – The Beginning of a World Cup Legend – 1982 A magnificent black-and-white football photograph featuring Diego Armando Maradona, one of the greatest footballers of all time, during the era of his first FIFA World Cup appearance in 1982. This remarkable photograph portrays a young Maradona standing confidently on the football pitch, with his hands resting on his hips and a classic football positioned beside his feet. Wearing Argentina's iconic national team jersey, complete with the historic AFA crest and Le Coq Sportif branding, Maradona is captured in a powerful and timeless pose. 1982 – Maradona's World Cup Rookie Year 1982 represents a major milestone in Diego Maradona's extraordinary football career. At just 21 years old, Maradona participated in his first FIFA World Cup, hosted by Spain. His World Cup debut took place on 13 June 1982 against Belgium. Although already recognised as an exceptional young talent, this tournament marked the beginning of his legendary World Cup journey. During the 1982 tournament, Maradona made five appearances and scored twice against Hungary. Four years later, in 1986, he would captain Argentina to World Cup glory and establish himself as one of the most celebrated players in football history. This makes the 1982 World Cup rookie era a particularly fascinating period for collectors interested in Maradona's early international career. A Striking Historical Portrait Unlike traditional action photographs, this beautiful black-and-white image captures Maradona in a composed and commanding stance. The photograph highlights several iconic characteristics: - Young Diego Armando Maradona - 1982 FIFA World Cup rookie-era association - Historic Argentina national team jersey - Classic Le Coq Sportif equipment - Prominent AFA national team crest - Traditional football positioned beside his feet - Beautiful black-and-white photographic composition The image reflects the determination, confidence and unmistakable presence of a footballer who would eventually become a global sporting legend. An Attractive Piece of Football Memorabilia Early World Cup-era memorabilia associated with Diego Maradona is especially interesting to football collectors. His first World Cup appearance in 1982 represents an important chapter in his journey from a young Argentine prodigy to a world-famous football icon. This photograph would make a wonderful addition to collections dedicated to Maradona, Argentina, World Cup history and vintage football imagery. Condition The photograph features an impressive black-and-white composition, attractive contrast and classic photographic character. Please examine the accompanying photographs carefully for the exact physical condition. The precise date of the original image and the production date of this particular photographic print have not been independently authenticated. A Wonderful Tribute to a Football Legend 1982 marked the beginning of Diego Maradona's unforgettable World Cup story. From his first World Cup appearance in Spain to lifting the trophy in Mexico in 1986, Maradona's extraordinary journey remains one of football's greatest stories. This beautiful photograph captures the spirit of his early international career, before he became a World Cup-winning captain and one of the most recognisable sporting figures in history. A magnificent collectible celebrating Diego Armando Maradona's 1982 World Cup rookie era and the beginning of a legendary chapter in football history. An exceptional display piece for collectors of historic football photography and Argentina national team memorabilia.
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