Why did Maradona not go to the 1978 World Cup?

Maradona was left off the Argentine squad for the 1978 World Cup on home soil by coach César Luis Menotti who felt he was too young at age 17.

Which country won the 1978 fifa18 Cup?

Argentina
1978 FIFA World Cup

Copa Mundial de Fútbol Argentina ’78
Venue(s)	6 (in 5 host cities)
Final positions
Champions	Argentina (1st title)
Runners-up	Netherlands

Was the 1978 World Cup fixed?

Argentina’s 1978 World Cup win against Peru was fixed in a brutal political deal, former senator says. One of the World Cup’s oldest mysteries finally may be solved after claims were made this week of a sinister plot involving mass corruption, government interference and torture.

Why didn’t Cruyff play in the World Cup?

After finishing third in UEFA Euro 1976, Cruyff refused to play in the 1978 World Cup after a kidnapping attempt targeting him and his family in their Barcelona home dissuaded him from football.

Who won Argentina 1978?

Argentina national football team1978 FIFA World Cup / Champion

Who was the captain of Argentina in 1978 World Cup?

In extra time Kempes restored Argentina’s lead and Daniel Bertoni made it 3-1, leaving captain Daniel Passarella to lift Argentina’s first World Cup.

Did Maradona play in the 1978 World Cup?

Did you know Maradona was not chosen to play in the 1978 World Cup because the Argentine coach thought he was too young to play?

Why did Johan Cruyff miss the 1978 World Cup?

This resulted in him refusing to attend the World Cup. Cruyff’s absence was one of the reasons that fans believed Holland did not win the competition, after they fell to a 3-1 defeat to Argentina in the final.

How old is Pele now?

81 years (October 23, 1940)Pelé / Age