Diego Maradona: 10 Reasons Why World Football Needs the Argentina Great Back

Love him or hate him, Diego Maradona is one of the greatest talents in the history of the sport of football or soccer. Maradona has been out of the game since leaving his post as coach of Argentina following the 2010 World Cup.

There have been rumors of him returning to coach. That hasn't happened yet. But the game certainly craves having him involved.

Here are 10 reasons why he needs to get back in the game and not remain a spectator.

No. 1: It Is News

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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 27: Diego Maradona head coach of Argentina with the media ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Round of Sixteen match between Argentina and Mexico at Soccer City Stadium on June 27, 2010 in Johannesburg, South A

Maradona returning to the game is news. The media gets excited, and that excitement carries over to the fans.

No. 2: He Needs a Second Chance

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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 03: Diego Maradona head coach of Argentina gestures during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Quarter Final match between Argentina and Germany at Green Point Stadium on July 3, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by

If Maradona wants to prove himself as a coach, he will need a second chance. He was pretty awful with Argentina. Germany embarrassed his team 4-0 in the quarterfinals of the 2010 World Cup.

No. 3: He's Bound to Say Something Stupid

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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 02: Argentina's head coach Diego Maradona speaks to the media during a press conference at Green Point Arena on July 2, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Maradona has had a pretty crazy life, and he is known for some of his eye-popping comments. Everyone certainly will love to hear what he has to say next.

No. 4: Juggling Act in Any Attire

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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 03: Diego Maradona head coach of Argentina controls the ball on the touchline during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Quarter Final match between Argentina and Germany at Green Point Stadium on July 3, 2010 in Cape Town

I noticed during the World Cup that Maradona doesn't need cleats to showcase his skills. He can even do things in a suit and black leather shoes. That is a sight to see.

No. 5: The Pele Vs. Maradona Debate Can Start Up Again

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NEW YORK - AUGUST 01: Soccer Legend Pele announces the return of the New York Cosmos at Flushing Meadows Corona Park on August 1, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for the New York Cosmos)

If Maradona is involved in the game, certainly his name will be spoken of more frequently, and of course the debate over Pele vs. Maradona will be spoken more of.

No. 6: Lots of Questions to Answer

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MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 22: Esteban Cambiasso (R) and Javier Zanetti of Inter Milan celebrate their team's victory at the end of the UEFA Champions League Final match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Inter Milan at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 22, 2010

Maradona has a lot of questions to answer, one of which is why Javier Zanetti and Esteban Cambiasso did not get selected to go to South Africa.

Jose Mourinho was shocked to hear of the news.

Certainly a lot of people would like to know the answer to this question.

No. 7: He Needs Football to Help Pay His Debts

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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 03: Diego Maradona head coach of Argentina shows his dejection as he suffers a massive defeat in the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Quarter Final match between Argentina and Germany at Green Point Stadium on July 3, 2010

Maradona needs to work so he can earn a paycheck to pay off his debts. He reportedly still owes millions in back taxes in Italy.

No. 8: He Can Make Everyone Laugh

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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 03: Diego Maradona head coach of Argentina looks frustrated during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Quarter Final match between Argentina and Germany at Green Point Stadium on July 3, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.

For as good as Maradona was as a player, he has so far been equally as bad as a coach.

Argentine has so much talent that it is hard to believe anyone could blow them out 4-0, as Germany did in South Africa.

Certainly, the coach is to blame for such a defeat, as there is no lack in talent.

No. 9: Iglesia Maradoniana Has Something to Cheer About

Iglesia Maradoniana is a church in Rosario, Argentina that opened in 1998 and claims to have over 100,000 worshipers.

It will certainly be a huge day for the church if and when Maradona returns to the game.

No. 10: He Loves the Game

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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 27: Diego Maradona head coach of Argentina controls the ball during the warm up ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Round of Sixteen match between Argentina and Mexico at Soccer City Stadium on June 27, 2010 in

For good or bad, Maradona loves the sport and wants to be a part of it. He likes seeing fans happy seeing him perform his magic.

That's why the sport needs him.