Monday, 5 July 2010

LOOK WHO'S STAYING AND WHO'S LEAVING

After the annihilation of Argentina by Germany, I think there would be very few people who would not know who Thomas Müller is.  However way back on 3rd March 2010, when Müller made his debut for Germany, in a friendly match against Argentina in Munich and had sat down next to Maradona for a news conference, the infamous Argentinian coach joked that he thought the ball boy had arrived. At that time, Müller was little known outside Germany.  Maradona felt so slighted when Mueller sat on the podium with him at the post-match news conference.  He being him did not want to share the spotlight with the young German player and demanded that Mueller leave. When Mueller stayed, Maradona got up and left and refused to return until the young player left the stage to the Argentinian coach alone.
Exactly four months to the day, the Not So Great Maradona has to leave the world stage and the Ball Boy turned Goal-den Boy is staying. 
THE MORAL OF THE STORY
Do not look down on others.  Do not be too conceited.  In Maradona's case, he had a very humbling experience.  I am sure the name Thomas Müller would be etched in his mind forever.
References:
http://in.sports.yahoo.com/football/world-cup/news/maradona-should-know-thomas-mueller-by-now--fbintl_ap-wcup-maradona-mueller.html

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