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Diego Armando Maradona & Daughter Dalma (1989) – Four Historic Photographs – "Flores de Dalma a Diego" – 30cm x 20cm A beautiful and deeply emotional piece of football history, capturing four unforgettable moments between legendary Argentine footballer Diego Armando Maradona and his young daughter Dalma. This remarkable black-and-white photographic composition, titled "Flores de Dalma a Diego" (Flowers from Dalma to Diego), features four photographs documenting a heartwarming family moment during Maradona's legendary years at SSC Napoli. The photographs were taken on 22 October 1989 in Naples, Italy, by Dutch sports photographer Leo Vogelzang. Four Photographs – One Beautiful Story The composition presents four intimate moments between Maradona and his young daughter Dalma, who was only two years old at the time. During a peaceful moment beside the football training pitch, Maradona is seen crouching on a football while spending time with his daughter. Across the four images, Dalma approaches her father, shares a small flower with him and enjoys his attention. The final photograph captures a particularly touching moment as Maradona embraces and kisses his young daughter. Together, these four photographs tell a beautiful story of love, family and the human side of one of football's greatest legends. Unlike traditional photographs of Maradona scoring goals or celebrating victories, this collection reveals the man behind the football icon. A Historic Period – Napoli, 1989 These photographs date from one of the most successful periods of Diego Maradona's extraordinary career. By October 1989, Maradona had already led SSC Napoli to their historic first Italian league championship in 1987. Earlier in 1989, he had also helped Napoli win the UEFA Cup. Just one year later, Napoli would celebrate their second Serie A championship. During this extraordinary period, Maradona was not only one of the most famous footballers in the world but also a devoted father. This photographic series beautifully preserves that personal side of his life. Photographer and Provenance The composition is attributed to Dutch sports photographer Leo Vogelzang. The front features the Spanish title: "FLORES DE DALMA A DIEGO" At the lower right, the following identification appears: 22-10-1989 Napoli – Foto Leo Vogelzang The reverse contains several interesting details: - Copyright stamp: FOTO LEO VOGELZANG - Two historical date stamps: 22-10-1989 - Photographer's name and address information - Fujicolor Crystal Archive photographic paper markings - Additional photographer's identification label - Printed photographic reference information These details provide valuable documentation concerning the attribution and historical context of the images. The photographs themselves date from 1989. The exact production date of this particular photographic print has not been independently established. A Special Collectors' Item An attractive addition to any collection dedicated to Diego Armando Maradona, SSC Napoli, Argentine football and historical sports photography. What makes this composition especially appealing is its storytelling quality. Rather than presenting a single portrait, the four photographs document a complete and deeply personal family interaction. The title, historical date and photographer's identification make this a particularly interesting photographic tribute to Maradona's life away from the football pitch. Subject: Diego Armando Maradona and daughter Dalma Title: Flores de Dalma a Diego Photographer attribution: Leo Vogelzang Historical date: 22 October 1989 Location: Naples, Italy Format: Four-image black-and-white photographic composition Photographic paper: Fujicolor Crystal Archive Dimensions: To be confirmed Signatures: No visible player autograph Condition: Please examine the detailed photographs of the front and reverse. A wonderful photographic celebration of fatherhood, family and one of the greatest footballers the world has ever known. Diego Maradona. Napoli, 1989. Four photographs. One beautiful family story. A timeless memory beyond football.

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