Argentina Retires Maradona's Number 10

The FIFA decision came after Maradona's farewell match in late 2001, with the measure applying to all Argentine national teams, including youth selections. The move was described as a 'generous gesture' by then-player Diego Simeone, who called it a tribute to 'an irreplaceable player, the greatest Argentine footballer of all time.'

The retirement of the number 10 jersey was seen as a significant honor, comparable to closing climbing routes to Mount Everest, symbolizing the end of an era and the unique status Maradona held in Argentine football history. newssport.cv