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Former national team manager Alfio Basile described the devastating emotional atmosphere inside the team hotel room during an interview on ESPN F90.
"A Diego lo vi mal y lo fui a saludar. Estaba en la cama, llorando con algunos otros compañeros que también lloraban.
Muy triste, ya era un velorio," stated Moschella, describing the scene before FIFA officially announced the 15-month suspension.
In a private room at the local Four Seasons Hotel, Maradona delivered his final public defense to journalist Adrián Paenza, sealing the event into global sporting folklore.
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"No quiero dramatizar, pero creeme que me cortaron las piernas," said Maradona, a phrase that remains tied to the legacy of Argentine football as the city of Dallas hosts matches for a new generation of players in 2026.
