Argentina 1982 World Cup. Maradonna had just moved to Barcelona for a then world record transfer fee of £5 million, the 1982 World Cup, held in Spain, seemed to be the perfect platform for the little genius to shine. However it all went very wrong when Maradona is sent off for kicking Brazilian substitute Batista in a very painful place. Maradona's 1982 World Cup adventure was over and Argentina were dethroned as world champions.