--- product_id: 95713845 title: "El Diego: The Autobiography of the World's Greatest Footballing Genius" price: "37737CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/95713845-el-diego-the-autobiography-of-the-worlds-greatest-footballing-genius store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Deep football insights & legendary career Authentic first-person narrative Raw, unfiltered life story El Diego: The Autobiography of the World's Greatest Footballing Genius **Price:** 37737CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Dive into the mind of football’s ultimate icon — El Diego like you’ve never known him! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** El Diego: The Autobiography of the World's Greatest Footballing Genius - **How much does it cost?** 37737CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/95713845-el-diego-the-autobiography-of-the-worlds-greatest-footballing-genius) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Hero, Villain, Legend:** Explore the complex duality of Maradona’s life on and off the pitch. - • **Unseen Personal Truths:** Discover the heartfelt confessions and untold stories behind the legend. - • **A Must-Have for True Fans:** Own the definitive autobiography that no football enthusiast can miss. - • **From Shantytown to Stardom:** Experience Maradona’s rise from humble beginnings to global football icon. - • **Masterclass in Football Genius:** Gain insider perspectives on the game from arguably the greatest player ever. ## Overview El Diego: The Autobiography of the World's Greatest Footballing Genius is Diego Maradona’s candid and compelling life story, revealing his journey from poverty to football superstardom. This book offers unparalleled insights into his career, personal struggles, and legacy, making it an essential read for fans and followers of the beautiful game. ## Description “Sometimes I think that my whole life is on film, that my whole life is in print. But it’s not like that. There are things that are only in my heart, that no one knows.” –Diego Maradona Soccer superstar Diego Armando Maradona was a poor boy from a Buenos Aires shantytown. His genius with a ball took him to the heights of European and World football, and his struggle with the pressures of life inside and outside the game pulled him right back down again. Hero or villain, one thing is certain — he was the greatest footballer of his generation — and perhaps of all time. Now, in his own words, Maradona gives us his extraordinary story. From his poverty-stricken origins to his greatest glories, he recounts with astonishing frankness and brilliant soccer insights the pivotal moments of a legendary life. We see inside the mind of one of the most controversial and complex sportsmen of our times — a man torn between the demands of corporate club bosses, the fans, the media, and his own tempestuous personal life. As we follow each of Maradona’s triumphs and despairs, deaths and resurrections, the man behind the madness is revealed — El Diego is a confessional, a revelation, an apology and a celebration. Review: A life of passion for the beautiful game!!! - I've been waiting for the English translation of El Diego ever since I knew he wrote his autobiography and it was worth the wait. I saw Maradona in Mexico 86 and the other three World Cup he was in and also his fantastic years with Napoli. It is amazing, interesting and insightful to read the events that went on the pitch and off from the man himself. A life of controversy. No grey area for Diego who can be both hero and villian, God and Demon. I love Maradona as a footballer who gave me countless moments of beauty and excitement on the pitches. Now I get to know Maradona the man. His bad sides that the world know but he does have good sides to be admire which we don't know much about because he waited 40 years to tell. I love the book that I read it twice. It's very real and you feel what he felt as he tells all. You'll enjoy it even if you don't like Maradona but is one of the people who love the beautiful game. He takes you back in time, football wise as well. A must for El Diego fans. You don't need to read any other books about him after you read this. Review: really worth it - Written with passion and coherence, Diego goes back to his humble beginnings and takes us all the way to being offered 100 million dollars for his commercial rights (remember it was the 80's...) ....but his story is not about money. It's about being the best and having the wits to understand it while being there....very well written (because the book was structured with a team of journalists...)....it is a pleasure to know about him straight up from him and not through somebody else's understanding of somebody else's life. Go ahead ...get it. ## Features - El Diego: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #3,384,670 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #781 in Soccer Biographies (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 267 Reviews | ## Images ![El Diego: The Autobiography of the World's Greatest Footballing Genius - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81pU91KPDsS.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A life of passion for the beautiful game!!! *by S***T on March 15, 2006* I've been waiting for the English translation of El Diego ever since I knew he wrote his autobiography and it was worth the wait. I saw Maradona in Mexico 86 and the other three World Cup he was in and also his fantastic years with Napoli. It is amazing, interesting and insightful to read the events that went on the pitch and off from the man himself. A life of controversy. No grey area for Diego who can be both hero and villian, God and Demon. I love Maradona as a footballer who gave me countless moments of beauty and excitement on the pitches. Now I get to know Maradona the man. His bad sides that the world know but he does have good sides to be admire which we don't know much about because he waited 40 years to tell. I love the book that I read it twice. It's very real and you feel what he felt as he tells all. You'll enjoy it even if you don't like Maradona but is one of the people who love the beautiful game. He takes you back in time, football wise as well. A must for El Diego fans. You don't need to read any other books about him after you read this. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ really worth it *by G***O on June 22, 2006* Written with passion and coherence, Diego goes back to his humble beginnings and takes us all the way to being offered 100 million dollars for his commercial rights (remember it was the 80's...) ....but his story is not about money. It's about being the best and having the wits to understand it while being there....very well written (because the book was structured with a team of journalists...)....it is a pleasure to know about him straight up from him and not through somebody else's understanding of somebody else's life. Go ahead ...get it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Read. *by F***N on July 19, 2006* As I grew up in Europe before sattelite TV and the Champions' League the only time I ever heard of Maradona was at the world cups. The book provides a really good account of his career for those of us who didn't know much beyond the international games, but it also reveals a lot about the man himself. Maradona's enthusiasm for the game and his story is remarkable. The book is well written and very readable. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/95713845-el-diego-the-autobiography-of-the-worlds-greatest-footballing-genius](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/95713845-el-diego-the-autobiography-of-the-worlds-greatest-footballing-genius) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-20*