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Football legend Maradona dead at 60

A spokesman says the 1986 Argentine World Cup winning captain died of a heart attack

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 26 Nov 2020 1:20AM

Football legend Maradona dead at 60
Diego Maradona died at the age of 60 became a global icon after leading Argentina to the 1986 World Cup. – AFP pic, November 26, 2020

BUENOS AIRES – Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60, his spokesman announced today.

Renowned along with Brazil’s Pele as one of the greatest footballers of all time, the 1986 Argentine World Cup winning captain died of a heart attack, having undergone brain surgery earlier this month, a member of his entourage said.

President Alberto Fernandez immediately announced three days of national mourning in the South American country.

Shortly before the announcement that shocked a nation, Argentine media reported Maradona had suffered a serious health setback and was being treated by doctors at his home north of Buenos Aires.

“There are four ambulances at the door of the residence. They have summoned family members to come. It is serious,” the TyC Sports channel reported. – AFP, November 26, 2020

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