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It is a message that shakes the world of football: Diego Maradona is dead.
A few weeks after his 60th birthday, the Argentine soccer icon died. This was confirmed by the Argentine association AFA. According to media reports, Maradona suffered a cardiovascular arrest at his home.
Re-Live: Sports booth for the death of Diego Maradona
He was discharged from the hospital two weeks ago
The 1986 world champion had a brain operation in early November. An examination revealed a blood clot in his brain that was removed a day later.
He was released on November 11 and wanted to relax with his family. His personal physician, Leopoldo Luque, described the development of his condition at this point as “satisfactory.”
Drug use and two heart attacks
Maradona turned 60 on October 30. His medical history was long: he suffered at least two heart attacks, contracted hepatitis and underwent gastric bypass surgery for being overweight. In addition, Maradona has received treatment on several occasions for his drug addiction.
Three days of national mourning in Argentina
Following the death of their soccer idol, Argentina declared a three-day state duel. The government announced it immediately after the news of Maradona’s death.
