Maradona, Blessed Dream (Maradona: Sueño bendito)

WHILE THIS STORY IS BASED ON ACTUAL EVENTS,

CERTAIN CHARACTERS, INCIDENTS, AND DIALOGUE WERE FICTIONALIZED.

ANY SIMILARITY TO ANY PERSON, IS FOR DRAMATIC PURPOSES.

ARCTIC OCEAN, GREENLAND.

BLESSED DREAM

VESUVIUS

NAPLES, ITALY.

C.U.L.P. HOUSE OF THE PORT

They're going to kill us.

Them or the Neapolitans?

Whoever gets here first. Whoever gets here first will.

Come on, come on.

BANK

Corrado.

It's hot, right? Want a refreshment?

No, thanks.

So, who died?

We had a bit of a hiccup.

For Maradona's transfer to Napoli, Barcelona wants $600,000.

Either that or the deal is off.

Wait a minute, are you blackmailing me?

Is this an extorsion attempt?

It's Nuñez, Mayor.

He acts like he is a good guy,

then comes up with these shenanigans.

What's it called in Barcelona?

That's what it is, pure and simple extorsion.

He went back on his words.

If Maradona doesn't get to Napoli,

you'll be hanged by your feet in Plebiscito Square. You know, right?

And not by Carmine or one of his men,

but the Neapolitans themselves.

You'll agree with me, that's bad.

That cannot happen, Vincenzo.

Corrado, you are an idiot.

Now, go, I'll see what I can do.

And please,

keep your mouth shut.

MADRID, SPAIN.

My bowel's bursting, I need to pee.

You mean your bladder.

If it's your bowel, it's shit.

I know the difference between pee and shit, asshole, I need to pee.

You look very excited. How are you feeling?

Meeting the King is a dream come true.

I really want to explain what happened

in the field with Bilbao.

I want to make clear

that I didn't start with this mess, but I believe...

He deserves an explanation, and I want to publicly apologize

to this country that's treated me so well.

Even though I have one foot in Napoli,

I don't want to have problems with this country that I love,

-and that has welcomed me. -No more questions.

This way, please.

So luxurious, Pelusa, look at this place.

Come in.

-His Highness will be here shortly. -Thanks.

So nice!

-I can't take it anymore, Rengo. -Hold it in.

Hold it? I'll go look for a restroom.

-Where are you going? -The restroom.

-No, the King is coming. -He'll have to wait.

Good morning. How are you?

How are you, Your Majesty?

I am Jorge Cyterszpiler.

-Manager and friend. -Great.

-Yes. -Where is he?

He's here.

But he had a retention problem since he left the airport.

He's taking a piss.

Kings say "take a piss."

-Or taking a shit? -Really?

I keep making a fool of myself in front of you.

The whole etiquette... None of that. Not for you.

My pleasure, Your Majesty. Your Highness?

Your Majesty, at first, when we become a bit more acquainted, Juan Carlos.

Your the first king I meet.

A while ago, I met Pelé.

He calls himself a King, but he's less royal than me.

Your restroom is beautiful, a shame I had to use it.

-Don't worry. Sit down, man. -Excuse me.

Sit down and stop talking nonsense.

With Diego Armando Maradona as the center...

Everything revolves around Diego Maradona.

Diego Armando Maradona, controversial Argentine player

who said he wants to leave Barcelona to go to Napoli.

Many have said I was not a good fit for Barcelona.

There's the possibility of going to Napoli.

But for a price, $7 million. Hard to find that type of money.

With the news that Maradona's move to Napoli was falling apart,

hundreds of Neapolitans went out to do stupid ceremonies.

There were also prayer chains, money fundraisers,

and people threatening to commit suicide if Diego did not arrive.

Maradona will be transferred to Napoli for $8 million.

Diego Armando Maradona's move seems to become a reality in a few days.

Don't ask where the money came from, or you might get shot.

Definitely and as of today, Maradona is no longer playing at Barcelona.

While you were keeping your promises and praying,

we in Barcelona were doing the same, so that Diego would never come back.

THANKS FOR LEAVING, MARADONA

The struggling Italian city, with more than half of its population unemployed,

has paid 1.2 billion pesetas

to see the legendary Argentine footballer play on alternate Sundays.

I told you we were lost. And we have no gas.

Stop it, honey, you need to get lost to really get to know a city.

Look where I brought you.

We'll cross Riachuelo, take Camino Negro and go to Fiorito.

It's similar.

At least it doesn't look like Europe.

Relax. Listen to the music.

A shot!

It flew off.

Diego Armando Maradona is here! I can't believe it.

Why are you wearing that jersey?

Number ten's mine.

Goal!

You're awesome, Diego!

This one's mine. Bye, guys.

-Coppola, you're out. -Goal!

My dear lawyer.

I'm so glad to see you.

Excuse me.

They opened a drug case against you.

Don't worry, you can leave Uruguay without any problems.

Okay, thanks.

If he gets caught, your friend Ferro will be in trouble.

Of course, because of my statement.

Someone had to take the bullet.

-You should praise Graziano. -I should fire Graziano.

No one asked him to do this.

I don't care if you agree or not,

I want that picture in tomorrow's front page.

Okay, you no longer have an editor-in-chief.

You're saying you'll loose a job you had for many years

to cover for a guy who screwed you like Maradona did?

I don't give a fuck about Maradona, I'd do it for anyone.

-This isn't journalism. -It's a picture!

It's a picture of someone dying.

No one asked permission to take that picture.

This picture will be published. Do you give the order or do I?

You give it. I quit.

Hot dogs.

-Give him a hot dog. -Hot dogs.

We've got hot dogs.

Hot dogs!

What's that?

-What? -That's sausage smell, can't you smell it?

Where's it coming from?

Look at the grill.

My nose won't fail me, even if I'm asleep.

Diego, I'm telling you this sincerely,

you're the greatest player in the world

and you'll change the history of this city.

-I'm very happy. -Good.

But remember everyone needs a patron saint.

If you protect Naples, Naples will protect you.

-I don't understand much now. -You will. You will.

Diego! Diego!

-What's up, man? -What's up, Diego?

So nice to see you.

Same to you.

With a "U."

Perfect.

I'm very happy.

I'm very happy.

You are beautiful, too beautiful.

Good luck, Diego!

For fuck's sake.

WELCOME - MARADONA

See? You're here.

I don't always fuck up.

I imagined the Neapolitan people would welcome me,

but I never imagined this, a full stadium, as if it were a final.

Diego, we know Juventus wanted you

and so did many European football clubs.

Why did you choose Napoli?

Because my mother's family is from Naples,

and when I came to the stadium,

I saw the streets, the houses and the humble people,

and it reminded me of where I was born.

Napoli will have to fight to avoid a division downgrade.

How do you feel about it?

With Maradona, Napoli won't be relegated, and will fight for the first position.

We see you're happy to see Daniel Bertoni again.

Is it reassuring having another Argentine?

Dani is a world champion, and a person I really cherish,

and admire, so I'm very happy.

They say Camorra has paid a lot of money for your transfer.

Do you know anything about that?

This question will be answered by president Corrado Ferlaino.

Your question offends the honor of our club.

Out!

I demand that you leave! Get out!

Get out!

-I only asked him one question. -Yes, yes, one question.

Yes, you asked a question, "does Maradona work for the Camorra?"

I don't understand what happened.

I'll explain on the way to the airport. Let's go.

-To the airport? -Yes, shut up. Let's go.