“Giants Such as Maradona and Muhammad Ali” – Days After Argentine Soccer Legend’s Tragic Death, Iranian Philosopher Once Claimed That “Legends Don’t Really Die”
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Every sport has a few greats that will live through generations. Two such examples of boxing and soccer are Muhammad Ali and Maradona, respectively. Unfortunately, both of them are no more. However, their legacy continues to remain fresh in every fan’s mind. While Ali passed away in 2016, the soccer universe lost a gem on November 25, 2020.
While the sporting universe was mourning the death of a one-of-a-kind player, an interesting article emerged on the internet.
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Just days after Maradona’s death, an Iranian philosopher gave a jaw-dropping interview about his philosophies. He did not shy away from comparing the careers of both Maradona and Muhammad Ali.
Soccer legend Maradona and Boxing legend Muhammad Ali will never die
The person in the limelight here is Professor Adib-Moghaddam. He specializes in global thought and comparative philosophies. After Maradona’s untimely passing, he took that opportunity to educate the soccer universe about his deep thoughts. He started off by quoting, “Maradona had something that one rarely finds in any human being”.
The professor claimed that “legends don’t really ever die”. It is a mixture of their legendary status and every attribute that keeps them alive. Maradona’s ‘metaphysical’ aura is exactly what keeps him alive. He claimed that after a certain point, it isn’t about the sport anymore. For the simple reason that “These giants of human history leave such indelible marks on the lives of people, that heaves this repository of common sentiments beyond time and space”.
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The professor emphatically claimed that Maradona and Muhammad Ali had a certain universal appeal. Both of them forged an emotional connection with their people all across the globe on a “human and individual level”.
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Another reason why Maradona’s legacy is everlasting is because he was always himself. He never pretended to be someone else. In today’s generation, everyone likes to lead two separate lives, one social and one private. The Argentine soccer legend remained true to his background and principles. Unlike today’s world, he never had the likes of Instagram and other social media platforms. As a matter of fact, he mainly functioned with a ‘take it on the chin attitude’.
In the end, Professor Adib-Moghaddam leaves his viewers with a line that will send shivers down your spine. He concluded, “When the name of presidents, so-called tech-giants, and others will be forgotten in the annals of human history, giants such as Maradona and Muhammad Ali will stand ten feet taller than the rest”. Find the full interview here.
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What do you think about the Iranian professor’s thoughts? Let us know in the comments below.
Edited by:
Amal Joyce