The passing of Diego Armando Maradona has brought to light experiences of players, journalists, coaches … who at one time or another accompanied Diego in his long career, professional or personal.
But it has also exposed experiences of anonymous fans that at some point in their life they had the fortune to meet whoever was their idol and that now they have wanted to share those unforgettable experiences.
One of these replies on twitter as @MatiJoli. He is a fan of football and also to tennis, who had the opportunity to witness the final of the Davis cup that in 2016 they played in Zagreb Croatia and Argentina, settled with 2-3 for the South American team.
This hobbyist has posted a thread on twitter That practically saves all comment. Is this:
“Davis Cup, Argentina champion: the young man who Diego Maradona he forced us to stay in his box, ”Clarín titled that November 27, 2016. Today, 4 years later, with infinite sadness, I will remember the story of the best day of my life.
With the backpack loaded with illusion, tennis fansTogether with my dad, we set out on a trip to Zagreb to watch the Davis Cup final together. But we would never have imagined that, in the same hotel, and even door to door, would sleep D10S.
Since it arrived, I passed hours sitting waiting for him. I was resigned. He couldn't understand how being so close, not even a slightest autograph had gotten …
But hey, let's get down to business. Friday came and, unsurprisingly, the series ended 1-1. In each celebration, from the fans, he looked askance at his box, and I wished I could be there with all my might.
The next day, we played doubles. Complicated match. We lost in 3 sets and, little by little, the chances of being champions were less and less.
We woke up on Sunday in the middle of a tense atmosphere and, in the reception, in the distance, I saw a person who was accompanying Diego on his trip. Automatically and without thinking I approached him. I asked him if he could take a picture of me, but he told me they were already leaving for the stadium, which was now impossible.
Disappointed, we left for the court with my dad. Del Potro had just lost the first two sets, and defeat was imminent; so, in the break, we get closer to the VIP.
That's when miraculously I look up and that same man who was in the hotel, suddenly he was by my side, just one look was enough to tell me: “Come, come in with me”.
So, now yes, if you are ready, join me to relive the best day of my life. Everything was shaking. I was daydreaming. I had Diego in front of me and I didn't know how to react. The moment I arrived, they served him food. I thought: how was I going to interrupt him? So I stayed at a cost And I let time pass
Suddenly, Juan Martín (Del Potro, Argentine tennis player) began to come back and I, slowly, I had found my place My cell phone exploded with messages and my heart with happiness.
But the best part was yet to come. Del Potro took the victory and I a hug that I will never forget.
I breathed. I could not believe it. I hugged 10 and asked for the photo I longed for so much. My goal was accomplished. It was time to get back to partying with my dad. And if you don't want to believe me, I forgive you. But, at that moment, Diego told me: “Kid, now you have to stay here.”
Nothing surprised me anymore. I told him I was going back and forth. So it was. I went, hugged my dad and came back. There was no time for explanations.
I went back into the box, and the armchair was waiting for me next to him. Del Bonis began to rally and our illusion grew more and more …
And I don't want to keep spreading. We all know what the end is. I chatted, I enjoyed, I got excited and I celebrated with the greatest in history. I miss you, Diego. RIP”.