In 1981, Diego Maradona was a rising football star playing for Boca Juniors in Argentina. At just 21 years old, he was already considered one of the best players in the world due to his exceptional dribbling, vision, and goal-scoring ability. That year, he helped Boca Juniors win the Argentine Primera División Metropolitano title, marking his first major club trophy. His performances led to a world-record transfer to FC Barcelona in 1982. Meanwhile, Pelé had already retired from professional foo