In the 1986 quarterfinal in Mexico, Maradona punched in his first goal before adding a splendid second for a 2-0 win against England.

But he went into self-defense by reminding England of Geoff Hurst's controversial second goal against West Germany in the 1966 World Cup final which England won 4-2.

"England won a World Cup with a goal that never crossed the line, " Maradona said.

"It was plain to everyone who saw it that it never went in, so I don't think it's fair that everyone should judge me when stuff like that went on."

Maradona scored his first international goal at Hampden in a 3-1 win at Hampden in 1979 and the Argentine great has fond memories of Glasgow.

"It's something that was very special to me. It was nice to start my international career and get my first goal here," he said.

"What I want to do in terms of repaying them(the fans) is hopefully put on a good spectacle tomorrow night.

"I feel great. I feel very good. It's a very, very proud moment for me to be heading up the Argentina national side."

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