The body of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona was transferred on Thursday (November 26, 2020) to the Casa Rosada, headquarters of the Argentine Federal Government, while a large number of citizens lined up to fire the late star.
According to TYC and ESPN, Maradona’s body arrived at Casa Rosada around 5 a.m. local time (8:00 GMT) after performing a special nightly ceremony in the presence of his family and friends.
Some citizens managed to attend between six in the morning and four in the afternoon. But most of them arrived at the Plaza de Mayo, in front of the Casa Rosada hours before, where they chanted loudly in homage to the Argentine legend, who died on Wednesday at the age of 60.
About 30 minutes before the doors were to open again, the crowd gathered amid tight security. Limited trouble was reported in Plaza de Mayo as police tried to calm the crowd. Small groups of 20 people were allowed into the government headquarters to watch the farewell, and some threw bouquets of flowers, T-shirts and some small gifts on Maradona’s coffin.
According to press reports, Maradona suffered a heart attack on Wednesday without being successful in his rescue attempts. Maradona’s lawyer, Matthias Morla, said this Thursday through his Twitter account that he will request an investigation into the death of the Argentine star, and stressed that medical care was at Maradona’s house, but that there were many delays in providing it , including the ambulance, after it was called.
“It is incomprehensible that my friend did not receive the attention of the health workers for 12 hours, and the arrival of the ambulance took more than 30 minutes,” Morla wrote. He added: “This fact cannot be forgiven and I will ask for an investigation, as Diego told me: you are a soldier, you behaved without mercy.”
He continued: “To describe Diego in these moments of hidden pain, I would say that he was a good son, the best player in history and an honest person.” Maradona, who captained Argentina for the 1986 World Cup, underwent surgery after suffering a brain hemorrhage earlier this month. Maradona is considered one of the best players of all time.
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The legend Maradona … when the genie embraces the madness of the round witch
Sadness hangs over the clubs
Pain looms over the clubs World soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona died at the age of 60 at his home in a suburb of the capital of a heart attack. The entire soccer world, not just his native Argentina, mourned the death of one of the greatest footballers of all time.
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The Maradona legend … when the genie embraces the madness of the round witch
The world watches Maradona’s escape
Maradona started his soccer career at an early age for Argentinos Juniors, and from there he moved to Boca Juniors in Buenos Aires. It was his father’s favorite club, and he won the Argentine League title with him in 1981. Diego then soon moved to Europe to join Barcelona, after Argentina became too young for him.
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The Maradona legend … when the genie embraces the madness of the round witch
Maradona collides with Udo Latik
The Catalan club spent a record 7.3 million dollars in 1982 to win the signing of the magical Argentine, Maradona, but was never happy at Barcelona. And Maradona frequently clashed with German coach Udo Latick, due to his excessive interest in holding late-night parties at his new home and deliberately staying up late. Three years later, Maradona left the club and has perhaps made the best decision of his career.
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The Maradona legend … when the genie embraces the madness of the round witch
The undisputed champion of Naples
In July 1984, Maradona moved to Naples for another world record sum of $ 10.5 million. The Italian club only managed the Italian Cup against Maradona in 1962 and 1976, but the Argentine boy led the club between 1984 and 1991 to twice crown the Italian League, the Italian Cup, the Italian Super Cup and the European Cup in 1989.
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The legend Maradona … when the genie embraces the madness of the round witch
From hero to icon
In Naples, Maradona is remembered as a hero, but his stay in the city and his adventures in it were marked by fame and bad fame, as he began to abuse cocaine and get close to the local mafia. Maradona enjoyed life to the fullest, on the verge of legality. However, his popularity remained and he became an eternal icon.
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The legend Maradona … when the genie embraces the madness of the round witch
Diego Maradona and the World Cup title
No other player left his mark on the World Cup like Maradona did in 1986. He won the tournament with Argentina and became the undisputed star of soccer. He scored his famous goal – known as “Hand of God” – against England in the quarter-finals, but followed it up with another goal in the same match and it was one of the most exciting goals in the game’s history. Maradona was chosen as the best player of the tournament.
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The legend Maradona … when the genie embraces the madness of the round witch
The hardest defeat
One of the most difficult moments in Maradona’s football career was when he lost the World Cup final to the German national team in Italy in 1990, when defender Guido Buchwald limited his risk in the match, so German Andreas Brehme scored the winning goal from the penalty spot, bringing glory to Germany and ruining Maradona’s dream of winning a cup. World Cup for the second time. Captain Lotter Matthews consoled Maradona with the loss.
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The Maradona legend … when the genie embraces the round witch
Impulsive moments
At the club level, Maradona moved to Seville in 1992 before returning to his native Argentina. He played only five games in the Newell’s Old Boys jersey. In February 1994, he fired a compressed air rifle at journalists after his villa was surrounded near the capital Buenos Aires, and was sentenced to two years and 10 months in suspended prison.
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The legend Maradona … when the genie embraces the madness of the round witch
The decision to retire
Maradona played his last game on October 25, 1997 with Boca Juniors, who had always supported him. Before that, he was suspended from playing for 15 months due to drug use. To avoid further suspension, Maradona announced his retirement at the end of the month at the age of 37, ending a football career full of magic, creativity, scandals and recklessness.
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The Maradona legend … when the genie embraces the round witch
Team training … a dream come true, but …
In October 2008, Maradona was appointed coach of the Argentine national team, despite his lack of coaching experience. Despite his big stars, including Lionel Messi, his team struggled in the 2010 World Cup final, lost 4-0 to Germany in the quarter-finals and was ultimately fired. He went on to coach clubs in Mexico and elsewhere, but was not as successful as his soccer career.
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The Maradona legend … when the genie embraces the round witch
Maradona Wallisias
After his soccer career, Maradona continued to make headlines, for example when he visited former Cuban President Fidel Castro. There were regular reports of large parties and excessive use of drugs and alcohol. Wherever he went, Maradona was welcome.
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The Maradona legend … when the genie embraces the round witch
Fight disease
Maradona’s lifestyle has led to health problems, including his weight. More than once he avoided death, until his death yesterday. After the former player underwent emergency surgery this month to treat a blood clot in the brain, Maradona suffered a heart attack on Wednesday and died at age 60. Prepared by Jörg Struchen / WA
