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Maradona's 2018 prediction on 2026 World Cup reemerges: 'It will destroy football'.
4 sourcesFirst reported 21 days agoUpdated 21 days ago
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- Diego Maradona's comments from 2018 regarding the 2026 World Cup have resurfaced, gaining significant attention online.
- He predicted that the introduction of hydration breaks would negatively impact the sport, stating, "They will destroy football."
- Maradona made these remarks during a television interview shortly before his death, expressing his concerns about the event set to be hosted in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
- His statements have been amplified in light of current discussions surrounding the organization of the tournament and its evolving format.
- The comments reflect Maradona's dissent regarding potential changes to traditional football practices.
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Μουντιάλ 2026: Το… προφητικό σχόλιο του Μαραντόνα για τα cooling breaks – «Θα καταστρέψουν το ποδόσφαιρο» (vid)
Τα Νέα· 21 days ago
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«Θα καταστρέψουν το ποδόσφαιρο» – Η viral πρόβλεψη του Μαραντόνα για το Μουντιάλ 2026 (vid)
in.gr· 21 days ago
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Η πρόβλεψη του Μαραντόνα από το 2018 για το Μουντιάλ του 2026: «Θα καταστρέψουν το ποδόσφαιρο» (ΒΙΝΤΕΟ)
Alpha News· 21 days ago
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Ο Μαραντόνα είχε προβλέψει τα hydration breaks: «Οι Αμερικάνοι θα θέλουν το Μουντιάλ 2026 να γίνεται σε τέσσερα ημίχρονα με διαφημίσεις»
iefimerida.gr· 21 days ago