The football world has been left in shock as legend Diego Maradona dies weeks after leaving hospital, it’s been announced.
According to reports, he suffered from a heart attack just two weeks after being released from hospital after treatment for a bleed on his brain.
He has died at the age of 60 after suffering a cardiac arrest, according to reports in his native Argentina.
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It was then announced by the media that he was to be treated for alcohol dependency.
Maradona, regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, helped Argentina win the World Cup in 1986, the pinnacle of an illustrious career.
He played club football for Boca Juniors, Napoli and Barcelona among others and was adored by millions for his brilliant skills.
Maradona was responsible for the infamous ‘Hand of God’ that eliminated England from the 1986 tournament.
PLAYING CAREER:
Senior career
1976–1981 – Argentinos Juniors – 167 games (116 goals)
1981–1982 – Boca Juniors – 40 games (28 goals)
1982–1984 – Barcelona – 36 games (22 goals)
1984–1991 – Napoli – 188 games (81 goals)
1992–1993 – Sevilla – 26 games (5 goals)
1993–1994 – Newell’s Old Boys – 5 games(0 goals)
1995–1997 – Boca Juniors – 30 games (7 goals)
Total – 491 games (259 goals)
National team
1977–1979 – Argentina U20 – 15 games (8 goals)
1977–1994 – Argentina – 91 games (34 goals)
Since leaving hospital, it is said the football icon had been in rehab for alcohol dependency.
“Diego has gone through maybe the most difficult moment of his life and I think it was a miracle that they found this bleeding in his brain that could have cost him his life,” his lawyer said.
Football fans quickly went to social media to mourn the devastating news this afternoon…
“Reports from Argentina that Diego Armando Maradona has died. By some distance the best player of my generation and arguably the greatest of all time. After a blessed but troubled life, hopefully he’ll finally find some comfort in the hands of God,” said Gary Lineker.
Teams managed
1994 – Textil Mandiyú
1995 – Racing Club
2008–2010 – Argentina
2011–2012 – Al-Wasl
2013–2017 – Deportivo Riestra (assistant)
2017–2018 – Fujairah
2018–2019 – Dorados de Sinaloa
2019–2020 – Gimnasia de La Plata
HONOURS
Boca Juniors
Argentine Primera División: 1981 Metropolitano
Barcelona
Copa del Rey: 1983
Copa de la Liga: 1983
Supercopa de España: 1983
Napoli
Serie A: 1986–87, 1989–90
Coppa Italia: 1986–87
UEFA Cup: 1988–89
Supercoppa Italiana: 1990
Argentina Youth
FIFA World Youth Championship: 1979
Argentina
FIFA World Cup: 1986
Artemio Franchi Trophy: 1993
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What are you memories of the late great? The football world was in shock as Diego Maradona dies…
Throwback to this legendary interview.
Reporter: “Who is the best player in the world ever?”
Rio Ferdinand: “For me the best player in the world ever…. Diego Maradona”
Cristiano Ronaldo: “Me”
Anderson: “My name is Maradona”
— United Zone (@ManUnitedZone_) November 25, 2020
Wow! 😪😓 RIP to a Real LEGEND!!!! #Maradona 🕊💫 pic.twitter.com/Wf10gawPFq
— Yannick Bolasie (@YannickBolasie) November 25, 2020
“For Argentinian people, Maradona is like another God” – @delpotrojuan
RIP Diego Maradona 💙 pic.twitter.com/xN6vxUWObc
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) November 25, 2020
When I think of Maradona I always think of this. Free spirited, rhythmic, gifted, majestic. Turn up volume and enjoy. RIP DM. https://t.co/VPRMn0ThyV
— Geoff Shreeves (@GeoffShreeves) November 25, 2020
Hasta siempre, Diego.
Serás #Eterno en cada corazón del planeta fútbol. pic.twitter.com/jcsGP3GlNI
— Selección Argentina 🇦🇷 (@Argentina) November 25, 2020
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of footballing great, Diego Maradona, an extraordinarily gifted footballer who transcended the sport.
Our thoughts and sincere condolences to Diego’s family, friends and those who knew him. pic.twitter.com/qUyc5BJ1OD
— Premier League (@premierleague) November 25, 2020
When all this is over, go and visit Naples. His face is around ever corner. His name is on everyone’s lips. His presence in the city is beautiful and haunting and captivating all at the same time.
Rest in peace, Diego Maradona. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/cVhfnpW3TN
— Phil Delves (@phildelves) November 25, 2020
Quite simply – a player like no other.
Rest In Peace Diego Maradona. pic.twitter.com/J5QM6Qm7e5— michael owen (@themichaelowen) November 25, 2020
Probably the best to ever play the game and an absolute gentleman. Rest in peace, Diego Maradona. pic.twitter.com/Pzr5zMZda2
— Kasper Schmeichel (@kschmeichel1) November 25, 2020
Football has lost one of its greatest icons.
Rest in peace, Diego Maradona. pic.twitter.com/uGIinhLDgf
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 25, 2020
RIP Football legend Diego Maradona 🙏
Photograph by Neal Preston © Queen Productions Ltd pic.twitter.com/A3o8A6pO2s
— Queen (@QueenWillRock) November 25, 2020
RIP Diego Maradona. No words.pic.twitter.com/oLGscwUmk7
— Grant Wahl (@GrantWahl) November 25, 2020
Artist. Icon. Legend.
Rest in peace, Diego Maradona pic.twitter.com/8Cvzm40aEA— Leeds United (@LUFC) November 25, 2020
🇦🇷 Throwback to Maradona’s last ever professional game, back in 1997.
😔 Look how adored he was by the fans. A true icon.
🙏 Rest in peace, Diego. pic.twitter.com/roNlBNPEVb
— SPORF (@Sporf) November 25, 2020
Sir Bobby Robson on Diego Maradona & Mexico ’86. pic.twitter.com/lYfeSdSTeh
— Sky Sports Retro (@SkySportsRetro) November 25, 2020
Per Sempre 💙
Ciao Diego pic.twitter.com/LzppqlBqLV— Official SSC Napoli (@sscnapoli) November 25, 2020
Thank you for everything, Diego pic.twitter.com/bJ9l3ixY7A
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 25, 2020
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