People thought that the football god Diego Maradona was coming to cheer Argentina all the way. But he finally had to go to the hospital after it got qualified for the last 16. But the truth is different. FIFA is paying this popular man for his presence. He is being paid around Rs 9 lakh for his presence in the matches it is reported. FIFA feels his presence will make all the difference to the football game and the fans love him.Sometimes he was seen smoking cigar.
He also had wine before he was admitted into the hospital. It was noticed that he made some obscene gestures also to the players while the match was on. Maradona has, in fact, asked some players to come for a session with him before the match with Nigeria that they had won in the end. It is reported that he is the highest paid man when compared to other former football players who were invited to see the match and inspire the teams.
