Cork ref recalls being on the end of the 'odd rant' from Maradona

Cork ref recalls being on the end of the 'odd rant' from Maradona

Argentina ace Diego Maradona shaking hands with Cork soccer referee, Pat Kelly, ahead of the friendly game against Switzerland on May 8, 1990.

As the world mourns the loss of one of the greatest soccer players to grace the game, Cork man, Pat Kelly has recalled the day he was given the responsibility of keeping the maestro in line on the field.

Pat, who was an international referee at the time, was the head official for a friendly between Switzerland and Argentina on May 8, 1990.

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