Maradona gives 2-finger salute as Argentina win

Published on: 26 June 2018

Argentina legend Diego Maradona was captured on camera showing an obscene gesture with both hands as his team secured a critical victory over Nigeria on Tuesday.

Argentina were staring at elimination in the group stage before Marcos Rojo volleyed home the winning goal in the 86th minute, sparking mass celebrations among the crowd in St Petersburg.

And the enigmatic Maradona, who had been expressive throughout the game from his mid-level seat, leaned over a railing and displayed the gesture to the fans below.

The camera feed, which is controlled by tournament organisers FIFA, quickly cut away from Maradona, who led Argentina to the title at the 1986 World Cup.

It was the second time this month that middle fingers were shown on camera at the World Cup, after singer Robbie Williams flipped off the cameras while singing in the opening ceremony before the first game.

Argentina would have been eliminated with a draw, but the win allowed them to finish second in Group D, and Lionel Messi and company will go up against France in the round of 16 on Saturday.

Source: espn.co.uk

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