The mere mention of Argentinian football is enough to get the blood of any English fan simmering. Diego Maradona's infamous 'hand-of-God' goal, which helped to eliminate England from the 1986 World Cup finals in Mexico, is possibly more vivid in the memory of England supporters than the 'other' Maradona strike that day, which ranks as one of the greatest goals ever witnessed.
However, 22 years on from the little man's 'heroics', it seems Leeds United fans may soon have reason to be thankful to our South American adversaries. The club finish their pre-season tour of Ireland with a game against Shelbourne tomorrow, and an interesting addition looks set to appear on the United forward line.
24-year-old trialist Luciano Becchio has been training with the Whites on the Emerald Isle, and has now received international clearance to take his place in the side. The former Boca Juniors starlet has also had stints at Barcelona, Mallorca, and Spanish second division side Mercia, for whom he plundered 28 goals last season.
Manager Gary McAllister has made no secret of his bid to add more potency to United's attack, and the Argentinian could just be the divine intervention required to get the League One promotion favourites firing out of the blocks at Scunthorpe on August 9th.
