Oct 29: Years after modern football’s greatest star Diego Maradona helped his team win the soccer World Cup he seems to step into a new role this time only unknowingly.
Inspired by Diego Maradona’s religious fanaticism literally, a group of fervent fans set a up a church venerating their idol that celebrates Maradonian Christmas on his birthday, October 30.
On the occassion two young Mexican couples tied the knot in Argentina at a ceremony overseen by a church venerating Diego Maradona.
"At first it was strange, something I didn't completely understand. Then I got nervous and after that it was just pure emotion and nerves for the wedding. But obviously I'm happy," said Mario Cuellar
"The idea started with the other couple, Adrian and Olivia, that just got married with us. They suggested it, we accepted and that's how it was born."
In Spanish, Diez, or ten, is just one vowel short of Dios, or God and for fans, the man who wore the number ten is a deity.
Outside the club, followers milled about with soccer jerseys bearing the number sacred number, showing off their Maradona tattoos and chatting.
Maradona, 47, is worshipped for his electric play, timely goals and bold, sometimes poetic statements. Humble beginnings couldn't stop Maradona from being the star for the legendary Boca Juniors, leading Argentina to a 1986 World Cup victory, and making an indelible mark on the world.
Inspired by Diego Maradona’s religious fanaticism literally, a group of fervent fans set a up a church venerating their idol that celebrates Maradonian Christmas on his birthday, October 30.
On the occassion two young Mexican couples tied the knot in Argentina at a ceremony overseen by a church venerating Diego Maradona.
"At first it was strange, something I didn't completely understand. Then I got nervous and after that it was just pure emotion and nerves for the wedding. But obviously I'm happy," said Mario Cuellar
"The idea started with the other couple, Adrian and Olivia, that just got married with us. They suggested it, we accepted and that's how it was born."
In Spanish, Diez, or ten, is just one vowel short of Dios, or God and for fans, the man who wore the number ten is a deity.
Outside the club, followers milled about with soccer jerseys bearing the number sacred number, showing off their Maradona tattoos and chatting.
Maradona, 47, is worshipped for his electric play, timely goals and bold, sometimes poetic statements. Humble beginnings couldn't stop Maradona from being the star for the legendary Boca Juniors, leading Argentina to a 1986 World Cup victory, and making an indelible mark on the world.
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