The 10

10: The Maradona Opus is divided into ten sections covering his entire life and career, from his childhood in the Buenos Aires barrios of Fiorito, through his entire club and international career, his personal problems off the pitch and his remarkable recovery to become Argentina's manager.

Maradona's unique life story is brought to vivid life by over 50 exclusive interviews and photo shoots with Maradona's friends, family, former team-mates, managers, coaches and admirers.

Star tributes

The star-studded cast of personalities who pay tribute to 'The 10' includes Lothar Matthaus, Arrigo Sacchi, Bernd Schuster, Gary Lineker, Sir Bobby Robson, Sven-Goran Eriksson, Franco Baresi, Sergio Goycochea, Terry Butcher, Carlos Bilardo, Lionel Messi and many more.

Naturally, Maradona himself has his say in a seminal 10,000-word interview covering the soaring highs and life-threatening lows.

Quality writing

10: The Maradona Opus will contain over 240,000 words written by celebrated writers from around the world. Directed by Justyn Barnes, editor of the critically-acclaimed United Opus, and Matt Dickinson, chief football correspondent for The Times, the high quality, depth and imagination of content is assured. Writers with insider knowledge of every step of Diego's global journey from Buenos Aires to Barcelona to Naples and to four World Cup tournaments have been recruited, including the journalist that knows him best, Daniel Arcucci, ghostwriter of Diego's worldwide bestselling autobiography El Diego.

Commissioned features and interviews will be complemented by archive articles on Maradona by the finest sportswriters, historians and philosophers reflecting his enduring impact on football and the wider world.

Stunning imagery

10: The Maradona Opus is beautifully illustrated with over 1,500 images displayed on an unprecedented scale, including many rare, candid and previously unpublished images sourced from private collections of Diego's friends and family plus over 50 photo shoots commissioned especially for the Opus.

The work of artists and illustrators inspired by Maradona's charismatic, anarchic personality and unique football talent will bring added colour. This visual feast is capped by three stunning two-metre gatefolds showcasing Maradona's remarkable talent and charisma.

View behind the scenes images of interviews with Maradona's friends and family on Opus Uncovered