Scommessopoli in Maradona's eyes

DUBAI - gambling and fixing scandal which hit Italian football was again seized the attention of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona. With a firm, the former Napoli star is also forbid players to get involved in a scandal that is now familiarly called Scommesopoli it.

After the Calciopoli scandal in 2006, Italy again rocked by gambling and fixing issues that have been dragging a dozen Italian players. The scandal was revealed following the arrest of a gambling Airport from Singapore who later revealed the involvement of a number of players and some of the blame game has been arranged.

In response to this problematic, Maradona, who had become one of Italy with Napoli soccer players in the '80s, was disappointed. He suggested that the players should be achievement-oriented, rather than money alone.

"In my time, there is another type of football. We played with the feet and then connected with a conscience. We laugh, cry and even rejoice for the sake of the club. However, today many players even money-oriented. This is clearly undermine the value of this sport, "said Maradona told L'espresso, Friday (08/06/2012).

"Maradona took to the field just for the satisfaction of playing and having fun with the fans. Football is a sport, you can win or lose. However, you should not be tempted by money, "continued the man who is currently the coach of Al Wasl Club in Dubai.

"If I was asked to sell the game? It will not, I will immediately kick them out. You can not disappoint the fans who sacrifice themselves and cry for you. This scandal is very painful, especially for young people who dream to be a champion player, "he concluded.

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