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La Martina Founder Says Polo Great Adolfo Cambiaso Is 'More Talented' Than Diego Maradona

He argues polo's technical and logistical demands surpass football's more stable conditions.

Overview

  • Lando Simonetti made the claim in an interview on the Epifanía Emprendedora podcast published December 29.
  • He described Cambiaso competing at high speed from horseback on uneven turf while striking a small ball with a nearly two‑meter mallet.
  • He said elite polistas manage five to six horses per match and rapid tactical decisions that, in his words, require a computer.
  • Simonetti added he did not intend to belittle Maradona, yet the comments prompted immediate online reaction and renewed a long-running debate over cross-sport comparisons.
  • Coverage also noted the cordial relationship between Cambiaso and Maradona, including Diego attending Palermo finals to support the polista.