Ep.362: Meet The Author: Rob Smith - Echoes From a God: Diego Maradona, the Manager and His Post-Playing Life
Total Italian Football PodcastShow Notes
As Argentina do all they can to defend their crown at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it is impossible not to think about Diego Maradona.
'Echoes From a God: Diego Maradona, the Manager and His Post-Playing Life' by Rob Smith provides you with fascinating and untold insight into Maradona's life and ambitions once his playing career came to an end.
Kevin Pogorzelski discusses the book with author Rob Smith for this edition of the Total Italian Football podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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