The day Maradona was consecrated using fake shirts made in Tepito during the World Cup in Mexico 86

One of the least known secrets of the Argentinian team in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico has just been revealed by the former defender Óscar Ruggeri, who was Diego Armando Maradona's teammate in said competition. The former defender of Argentina and also of the Aguilas del America affirmed that the Albiceleste team had to play their matches with fake shirts made in Tepito, the famous neighborhood of Mexico City known for the sale of products in unofficial versions.

During an interview with the sports network ESPN, the central defender Oscar Ruggeri revealed that the goalkeeper Miguel Zelada, who at that time played for Club América, knew that in Tepito neighborhood you could find anything fake, which gave a great idea to the coaching staff of the Argentina team.

According to Ruggeri's words, the team played at 12 noon, with sun, smog and height against Uruguay, so there were no more shirts available, as in the previous draw the Argentine team had to play again with the blue uniform, so it was necessary to go shopping, Ruggeri said. It could be said that Diego Maradona consecrated himself for eternity using fake jerseys created in Tepito, the famous neighborhood of Mexico City characterized by selling all kinds of products.