Now this is interesting on a marketing level, a Canadian international level and a TFC level: Son of Eduardo Maradona, brother of the largest Argentine football idol, which also has been player, Diego Hernán is working time by Canadian North York Astros. In interview to the newspaper "Olé", the couple said that their desire is to draw the attention of any team in MLS, the main league in the United States. -- Leaders of the Toronto FC, the team of Canada who dispute the MLS, came to see me several times. I hope this chance - says. Besides having the name similar to the uncle (the craque is called Diego Armando Maradona), Diego Hernán also uses the shirt 10. The couple was in the categories of basis of Argentinos Juniors, where Diego Maradona began, and decided to go to Canada in the middle of last year, as his father had played in the country and had contacts there. The new Maradona was highlighted mark and reached four goals in a match, leading the North York for the Canadian Soccer League playoffs for the first time. Sobrinho, Maradona played in Canada. Hernán Diego Maradona of 19 years, dreaming of league transfer to the United States. I don't know how good this kid is but we need Canadians and I think he would qualify. Having a Canadian Maradona....and bringing him into the new Academy....he's already committed to playing professional futbol.....hmmmm
http://www.ole.clarin.com/notas/2008/01/23/01591617.html Looks like there is another Maradona that could play for Canada: Jorge Maradona who is with Argentinos Jr. The nephew of Diego Maradona is now a youth player with Argentino Jrs. He is a '92 and the family (Diegos' bros.) lived in Canada from 1995 until 2003/4 so it's possible he might have Canadian citizenship. I say might because Argentina will only allow a person to have 1 passport. However, there are ways around it...CSA might do well to look into this kid. Thanks ot PaulNL @ BS Can someone clarify if I'm confusing these two players and they are actually the same person? The first article is in portuguese and the second in spanish and I'm Nova Scotian...do the math. Please CSA open your eyes for U-23 World Cup!!! These guys won't make Argentina from the sounds of it.
Nah apparently he was here already for camp and they turned him down. He's shite. Nothing to get hyped over. I believe that video isn't even him, just another kid named the same thing. I found this article after searching like crazy. "Being related to one of soccer's greatest players can't be easy, but Diego Maradona is handling it like a veteran. The 18-year-old, whose uncle and godfather is the famous World Cup star with the same name, is in his first season with North York Astros of the Canadian Soccer League, and after playing the game for nearly 15 years he's no longer surprised by people's reaction when they learn his name. "Usually the first impression people have is 'Are you kidding me'," he said with a laugh, in a recent interview. "I then have to tell them the whole story of how my dad is (soccer star) Maradona's brother, so I'm used to the whole thing." Hoping to have a lengthy professional career himself, Maradona said there is pressure every time he takes to the field, but instead of it hurting his game, it makes him a better player. "In soccer, people try to compare me with my uncle, but I'm not even close (to his level of talent)," he said. "Teams find out who I am and always come after me, but that makes me confident. "Since they always try to stop me, it motivates me to play better and keeps me focused on the field." Maradona's journey to the Astros' starting 11 involves three continents and a lot of travel. After his birth in Spain, Maradona's family lived in Argentina for five years before coming to Toronto for the first time in 1995. Following three years in North York and four in Woodbridge, Maradona moved back to Argentina in 2002 until professional soccer in Toronto came calling earlier this year. "I originally came back to play for Toronto FC, but things didn't work out with them," he said. "After that, (Astros) coach Rafael Carbajal called me to ask to come to a practice and see if I like it. "The players are really friendly so it's been pretty good so far." Maradona, who is completing two high school credits and working in retail in addition to playing professional soccer, said there was a period of adjustment when he first suited up for North York. The offensive midfielder has since familiarized with the Canadian style of soccer and has even scored two goals this season. "It took me a couple of games to get used to this kind of soccer, since there is a lot of running, a lot of long balls and it's a lot more physical," said Maradona. 'I'm the type of player who likes to control the ball and make plays, but I should be really good by the end of the (regular) season." Maradona, who was in attendance for Argentina's Under-20 World Cup victory on July 22 at BMO Field, does not know how long his Astros' career will last, but knows his ultimate goal is to play for famed club team Boca Juniors - the last team his uncle played for before retiring. "I was with him for the last game of his career, standing beside him on the field as he spoke to the large crowd," said Maradona, adding he still speaks with his uncle on a regular basis. "That was like the peak of my life because we had a really close relationship."
Search on google "Diego Maradona Jr CSL" and it's the first result, article by someone in the CSL (Canadian Soccer League) http://22066.vws.magma.ca/07csl094.htm
I saw this kid play on channel 10 with North York Astro's, he was pretty good for a CSL kid. He scored a goal and was all over the place against Toronto Croatia and I'm watched him played today. When I was a kid I met Maradona's brother at his house, when the buzz of a blood relative was here.
Somebody should persuade Zidane to impregnate as many women in Canada while he is on tour, so that we can have an army of little Zidanes playing soccer for our NT in 20 years.
I love it when zombie threads come to life again. Apparently Maradona has played three games and has two goals this season for the Astros.