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Diego Maradona was fascinated by Thalía: 'I love how you move'
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Diego Maradona was fascinated by Thalía: 'I love how you move'

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Argentine football legend Diego Maradona expressed his admiration for Mexican singer Thalía during a 2005 television appearance.
  • Maradona was captivated by Thalía's performance, praising her singing and stage presence.
  • The exchange, which included playful banter and compliments, became a memorable moment from the show "La noche del 10."

Mexican singer Thalía and football icon Diego Maradona shared a memorable interaction on the Argentine television show "La noche del 10" in 2005. Maradona, a lifelong fan of Thalía, openly expressed his admiration for the artist during her appearance on the program he hosted.

I love how you move. The show you put on is incredible.

— Diego MaradonaMaradona praised Thalía's performance and stage presence during their 2005 television interview.

Thalía was welcomed with a folkloric ballet performance and immediately engaged Maradona with a playful question: "Do you want to be my Amor a la Mexicana?" Maradona responded with a smile, "Correct." The interaction highlighted the mutual respect and lighthearted chemistry between the two stars.

During Thalía's musical performance, Maradona was effusive in his praise. "We are excited here to see you so well, singing so well, moving so well," he told her. Thalía then asked, "Do you like how I move?" to which Maradona enthusiastically replied, "I love how you move. The show you put on is incredible." Thalía returned the compliment, stating she also liked how Maradona moved, prompting him to suggest, "Well, then we can move together."

Do you like how I move?

— ThalíaThalía asked Diego Maradona about her performance during their 2005 television interview.

The conversation also touched upon Thalía's successful career, including her international fame through telenovelas like "Marimar" and her ability to sing in multiple languages. Thalía explained her passion for expanding her horizons and embracing diverse musical styles. She also spoke about her personal fulfillment, attributing it to love, public affection, and professional success.

Well, then we can move together.

— Diego MaradonaMaradona responded playfully after Thalía complimented his movements.

At the end of the program, they exchanged gifts. Maradona presented Thalía with a pair of pants embroidered with "La Mano de Dios" (The Hand of God), a reference to his famous goal. This encounter remains a cherished memory, showcasing the connection between global sports and entertainment figures.

I like to expand my horizons. It's rewarding to grow, it's rewarding to allow oneself the luxury of singing diverse musical styles in different languages.

— ThalíaThalía explained her approach to her music career during the interview.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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