September 30, 1995, will forever be remembered by Boca Juniors fans. On that day, in a stadium far from La Bombonera, the blue and gold hearts beat stronger than ever: Diego Armando Maradona wore the Boca jersey again, marking one of the most emotional moments in the club’s history.

From Korea to the World: The No. 10 Returns

The setting was as unexpected as it was unforgettable. Boca Juniors traveled to Seoul, South Korea, for an international friendly against the local national team. No one could have imagined that what was initially planned as part of a preseason tour would turn into a legendary chapter: Diego’s return after a 15-month suspension for doping, following the 1994 World Cup in the United States.

On that September 30, Boca won 2-1 thanks to goals from Carlos “Colorado” Mac Allister and Sergio “Manteca” Martínez. The Asian side had temporarily equalized through Ha Seol Ju. But the result was merely anecdotal: the real story was that the greatest footballer of all time was back on the pitch wearing the colors he loved.

Maradona, Forever Boca

Maradona played 87 minutes before being substituted by Walter Pico. That day, he sported an unmistakable look: dark hair with a single blond streak, symbolizing a new beginning. Every touch, pass, and gesture stirred deep emotion among fans watching from Argentina and those who had traveled to Asia to see him.

The coach at the time was Silvio Marzolini, a club legend who had the honor of managing a Diego full of hope and renewed energy. For Boca, beyond the friendly match, it meant the return of a leader, a symbol, and a man capable of inspiring entire crowds.

The Return of the Greatest

The friendly in Seoul was only the prelude. A week later, Diego made his official competitive debut with Boca, at La Bombonera, against Colón de Santa Fe, in a match remembered as his true homecoming party.

But what happened in Korea was unique: seeing Maradona on the field again, wearing Boca’s number 10 after such a long absence, rekindled belief. For the Xeneize faithful, it was the return of a prodigal son who always knew where home was.

Eternal Nostalgia, Infinite Love

Talking about Maradona and Boca means talking about a bond that transcends football. Diego wasn’t just a player—he was a flag, a passion, an identity. Every time he wore the blue and gold shirt, he did so with the intensity of someone who truly lived and breathed the club.

On September 30, 1995, in a distant corner of the world, Boca regained its idol, and football regained its most brilliant artist.

Conclusion: Maradona, Forever Boca

Years pass and matches change, but the Boca Juniors faithful’s love for Diego Armando Maradona remains unshakable. Whether at La Bombonera, in Seoul, or anywhere else in the world, every time Diego wore Boca’s jersey, football itself bowed to the greatest of all time.

Diego was, is, and always will be the eternal symbol of the Xeneize identity. Every September 30, the memory of his legendary return in South Korea echoes like an endless chant of love:
Thank you, Diego. Thank you for coming back. Thank you for being Boca.