Maradona
Definition
Diego Armando Maradona (1960-2020), Argentine professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players in history, famous for leading Argentina to the 1986 World Cup victory with iconic goals like the 'Hand of God' and the 'Goal of the Century.'
In soccer slang, a 'Maradona' refers to an extraordinary dribble or play mimicking his mesmerizing style.
Examples
Hizo un regate a lo Maradona y dejó a los defensas comiendo polvo.
He pulled off a Maradona-style dribble and left the defenders eating dust.
En el barrio, el pibe es el nuevo Maradona, pero con menos barriga.
In the neighborhood, the kid is the new Maradona, but with less belly.
Usó la mano de Dios como Maradona para ganar el partido de truco.
He used the Hand of God like Maradona to win the trick-taking card game.
Si Maradona viera el VAR, habría protestado hasta el infinito.
If Maradona saw VAR, he would've protested to infinity.