Legendary football icon Diego Maradona, one of the greatest players of all time, died at the age of 60 on the 25th of November 2020.
The iconic former Napoli midfielder and former Argentina manager, suffered a heart attack at his home in Buenos Aires.
Captain of Argentina at their 1986 World Cup triumph, where he scored the controversial ‘Hand of God’ goal knocking England out of the prestigious tournament. He proved a key figure throughout the tournament, almost singlehandedly leading Argentina to victory, especially his terrific solo run and finish against England.
Maradona played for Barcelona and Napoli, including clubs in his native Argentina. A career that spanned 21 years, he won two Serie A titles with Napoli, starting his career with Argentinos Juniors, also playing for Sevilla, and Boca Juniors and Newell’s Old Boys in his homeland.
He scored 34 goals in 91 appearances for his nation Argentina, representing them in four world cups.
Maradona did indeed have his personal issues before his death but he was a footballer who not only inspired a nation, but the whole world.
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