From a bizarre exhibition to the birth of a legend: 50 years ago, Maradona debuted in the top league

Diego Maradona's long-awaited debut for Argentinos Juniors occurred on October 20, 1976, after delays due to a red card. Initially, he was set to debut in 1975 but was deemed too young. His first match saw him impressively dribble past opponents, earning the crowd's admiration. Despite the team losing 1-0 to Talleres, Maradona's performance marked the beginning of his legendary career. He played for Argentinos Juniors until 1980, scoring 111 goals in 166 matches, and the stadium now bears his name.