Maradona Comic Soccerball 1982
Limited Edition Series individually numbered 1 to 50.000
Artistic soccer ball with comic-style illustrations representing the story of Diego Armando Maradona, from his early beginnings to his debut in the 1982 World Cup.
197,00€
(or 3 instalments of €65.67)
The soccer balls are numbered 1 to 50.000 and are sold sequentially starting from #1. It is not possible to choose a specific serial number during the purchase phase
Package includes:
- Polycarbonate display stand with motorized base that allows the rotation of the soccer ball
- USB card containing the digital Certificate of Authenticity and the official song of the collection, “Cancha Bailar”
- VIP Member Gold Card with soccer ball serial number, that allows you to access the “Maradona Experience” and the exclusive tournament with a secret prize
Materials
High quality PU leather lining resistant to deformation and indestructible premium rubber inner bag.
Indelible polychromy applied by hand using 60 screen printed frames and 9 different colors.
32 panels assembled using modern heat-sealing techniques to ensure greater durability, waterproofing and pressure stability.
Graphic concept and style
Comics, graphics and street art merged to create a unique work of art
The spherical shape of the work and the dynamism of the intermediate graphics take the reader from one panel to another, exactly as if he were flipping through a comic book. The Golden Sacred Heart is the starting point of the three panels, that describe chronologically Maradona’s life starting from the suburban barrio in Buenos Aires, passing through the period in which he played for Boca Juniors and finally stopping at his debut at the 1982 World Cup with the Argentina national team.
The style is inspired by the great Argentinian masters of comics such as Breccia, Mandrafina, Altuna, Lopez and blends perfectly with colors and graphics that wink at street art, an artistic genre born in the streets as an evolution of graffiti.
Graphic and iconic elements
Sacred heart
Symbol of worship and adoration. It refers to the secular holiness of Maradona and to his heart, which is said to be preserved as a relic
10
The soccer player’s iconic number.
Thunderbolt
Associated with strength and power, the thunderbolt is the weapon of Zeus, the father of gods in Greek mythology.
Gold Pentagons
The classic black pentagons turn into golden ones, a clear reference to the “Pibe de Oro”.
Hexagons
They are characterised by a typographical grid that recalls the productions of popular comics, typical of the years in which the story is set.
“Los Cebollitas” Cartoon
A young Diego in the Argentinos Juniors team “Los Cebollitas” taking a shot on goal.
Boca Juniors Cartoon
The protagonist wearing the “Boca Juniors” shirt, runs towards the reader. In the background, his beloved Buenos Aires.
1982 World Cup Cartoon
Maradona portrayed while performing a header, wearing Argentina national team shirt, during his debut at the World Cup of those years.
Closure
The headed soccerball in the third panel goes back to the central sacred heart, through the kinetic lines.
Graphic and iconic elements
Sacred heart
Symbol of worship and adoration. It refers to the secular holiness of Maradona and to his heart, which is said to be preserved as a relic
10
The soccer player’s iconic number.
Thunderbolt
Associated with strength and power, the thunderbolt is the weapon of Zeus, the father of gods in Greek mythology.
Gold Pentagons
The classic black pentagons turn into golden ones, a clear reference to the “Pibe de Oro”.
Hexagons
They are characterised by a typographical grid that recalls the productions of popular comics, typical of the years in which the story is set.
“Los Cebollitas” Cartoon
A young Diego in the Argentinos Juniors team “Los Cebollitas” taking a shot on goal.
Boca Juniors Cartoon
The protagonist wearing the “Boca Juniors” shirt, runs towards the reader. In the background, his beloved Buenos Aires.
1982 World Cup Cartoon
Maradona portrayed while performing a header, wearing Argentina national team shirt, during his debut at the World Cup of those years.
Closure
The headed soccerball in the third panel goes back to the central sacred heart, through the kinetic lines.
Lele Adani
Ambassador