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The Uruguayan official has described the Argentine legend as one of the worst people he's gotten to knowThe referee in charge of the 1990 World Cup final that saw West Germany defeat Argentina 1-0 in Rome has revealed he could have sent off Diego Maradona before the game even began. Maradona had led his nation to the title four years prior but both he and Argentina struggled to reach those same heights in Italy. After scraping their way to the final, Argentina were forced to field a side without four suspended players and ended the match with nine men after Pedro Monzon and Gustavo Dezotti were both sent off.  Editors' PicksMaradona himself was fortunate to have played the game with the referee in charge, Edgardo Codesal, admitting the star's behaviour prior to kick off could have seen him handed a red card. "I could have sent him off before the game started as he was swearing profusely during the national anthem," Codesal told Uruguayan network Tirando Paredeswh…