Maradona opens as never before: Cocaine ruined my life, I was like a zombie

What is the best smell for Maradona? 

The scent of grass, that's the best smell in the world.

The worst thing in this life? 

Hunger. I go to Fiorito and I still see the same dirty streets.

Why did you agree to take the lead of the Gimnasia club?

I wanted to experience the emotions of Argentina football. People in Gimnasia are special, they have nothing to do with other fans. It reminds me of the Argentinians.

What do you think of Rikelmen?

If he and I were locked in a room and he had done what they said he did, I would have beaten him from Monday to Friday. On Saturday, I would let him rest, and on Sunday we would go to court.

The most extravagant gifts you ever received? 

A ring President of Belarus gave me when I was at Brest.

The first memory as a Bocas fan? 

When my father took me to the stadium when I was 12.

The trainers you like most? Gayardo, who's doing a great job. I like Guardio, Murinho, Hainze doing a great job and he has a great future. I'd like to see her on a national bench.

The best coach in Argentina and the best footballer? 

The greatest coach Gajardo, the best player Nacho, who has a left that is much like the one in Rikelme.

Best football player ever?

It was Di Stefano, who was superior to all, including me.

What Did You Teach the Messiah? 

I'm not gonna say that I learned how to hit the punishment shots, but I taught him how to set his foot. Nothing more, everything else is his own. He will never criticize her. I'm an Argentinian. I'm Leito's friend. I saw him crying in the shower after we lost 4-0 to Germany. I saw him crying like a 5-year-old kid.

Your favorite place to spend vacation?

Dubai. Both morning and 12 o'clock at night, water is always warm.

What is the person you fear in this life? 

I'm not afraid of anyone. The only one who can silence me is Benjamin (nip), my mother, my aunt...

The best trainer who trained you? 

Menot.

You didn't invite Mark Anthony and Jennifer Lopez into your program and they got mad at you... 

Jennifer has a murderous sensationality. I was dying to invite him, I was dying to say “to see that ass”...

Have you met Pablo Escobar?

I swear to my mother who's in heaven, I never did. What he did was terrible.

What do you tell your children about drugs?

To stay away. I tell them they won't be part of the family if they do. But I did not threaten them unkindly. In my house, I grew up lovingly. My message is not to take drugs, it will ruin your life. When I did cocaine, I was nothing, I was a zombie.

Do you remember when you were in a coma?

I remember being in a black field and throwing hooks at me. They wanted to shake my hand to get me out, but I couldn't get out. Nobody gives a medal for the drug exit of Maradona. Dalma got me out of there.

What was your first car?

A FIAT 128, model of 1980, red.

Susan or Moria? 

Moria and the best woman in the country is Rosia, my little girl.

Blonde or brunette? 

Blonde.

Morning or evening?

I love breakfast. You're up with energy.

Today, your most powerful friend in politics is the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin... 

I want him to die because he's with us. It's Fidel Castro and Chavez in power. He has the potential to follow his trail, to be the new Fidel. Looks like a little man, eh, but let's get you a karate hit...

The most exotic place you made love?

In Polynesia.

Are you romantic?

Yeah, I like to give flowers.

Your life hostage?

I lost my daughters' growth.

Your favorite part of the day? 

Sunset.

Favorite food?

Fileto, rice, Milanese...

Who would you bring to a yacht?

Tevez, Mass and Hainzen.

What does it mean to be Maradona?

Being Maradona is nice. I'm a normal guy who scored an English goal who killed our kids in Falkland. People know me today, but I'm the normal person.