His beloved Argentina needed a win against Nigeria to have any chance of progressing to the World Cup knockout stages.
Things started well enough. Lionel Messi's early goal had him dancing with this Nigerian lass.
You wouldn't think this is arguably Argentina's biggest game of the season, Maradona's dancing with fans 😂 #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/58Jzttlda3
— Utd (@SimplyUtd) June 26, 2018
Nigeria were back on terms before half time though, thanks to a Victor Moses penalty. Mood soured.
So those that guessed Maradona was on something, here he is at Half-Time. My man looks pretty messed up! #ARG #WorldCup #MaraDroga
— The Bolivian Yank (@TheBolivianYank) June 26, 2018
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When you need that half time pick me up 😂. #Maradona #ARG pic.twitter.com/jkMdJQ1ze6
— Savvy (@Cheqraise1) June 26, 2018
Somehow, somehow he managed to rouse himself for the second half, and was well and truly back on form by the time Marcos Rojo smashed home a late winner.
Who wants to subscribe to the Diego Maradona channel because I do. pic.twitter.com/291d3RiqgW
— Miriti Murungi (@NutmegRadio) June 26, 2018
It later emerged that he'd received medical treatment on the night, apparently a consequence of drinking too much white wine.
Huh, too much white line, more like. Amirite lads?
How the fuck have they got it all over the glass??? pic.twitter.com/UfH1FVevQU
— Macca (@The_Paris_Angel) June 26, 2018