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Diego Maradona (Getty Images)
Argentinian soccer legend Diego Maradona He has died at age 60, his spokesman announced Wednesday.
Recognized alongside Brazil’s Pelé as one of the greatest footballers of all time, the World Cup-winning Argentine captain died of a heart attack after undergoing brain surgery earlier this month, he told AFP. a member of his entourage.
President Alberto Fernández immediately announced three days of national mourning in the South American country.
Shortly before the announcement that shocked a nation, Argentine media reported that Maradona had suffered a serious health setback on Wednesday 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 relatives to come. It is serious,” the channel TyC Sports reported.
The diminutive playmaker began his career at Argentinos Juniors and went on to play for Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla and Newell’s Old Boys before ending his career at Boca.
He captained Argentina to World Cup glory in 1986.
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