266 - Canada's Greatest Player Is Diego Maradona? w/ Pablo Maurer of The Athletic

Did you know that the legendary Diego Maradona played in Canada? Yes, THAT Diego Maradona, and yes THAT Canada. Journalist Pablo Maurer uncovered footage from this match where El Pibe De Oro played one match for the minor league Canadian team Toronto Italia. We talk to Pablo about his latest article for The Athletic.
Read the article here: 
https://theathletic.com/2062114/2020/09/14/god-was-in-town-the-night-diego-maradona-played-in-canada/
We also talk about the opening weekend of the Premier League and the new and improved Everton with James Rodriguez!
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