Jon David, USA I will agree with you about Diego being the most talented footballer I have seen, but I am amazed by the negative attitude that I recieve when I even mention the name 'Maradona'. I believe that there is an image that people have stigmatized the sportsman/woman with that requires them to be 'saints' to be appreciated. This saintly image is not what I look for in a sports figure (like Maradona), as I am mature enough to understand that they have got their faults/problems not unlike other people. I am stunned when people react with bitterness when I propose that,'Maradona, in my opinion is the best football player I have seen'. I guess I will have to attribute this kind of reaction to either immaturity or BLINDNESS. Thanks JD