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Also read: Sad news, the legendary Diego Maradona dies
The tributes came from all over the world after the death of the legendary Argentine soccer player. Maradona died of a heart attack just two weeks after undergoing brain surgery. After being discharged from the hospital, he was expected to continue treatment due to alcohol dependence. But the latest photo of Maradona shows the 60-year-old smiling in a hospital bed.
In an instant, the soccer icon was wearing a hospital gown and had a large bandage on his head. Despite the difficulties, Maradona still looks smiling at the camera. Maradona played for Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla and Newell’s Old Boys during his illustrious career.
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He scored 34 goals in 91 appearances for Argentina before retiring from professional soccer in 1997. After hanging up his boots, Maradona led a long list of teams, including Racing Club and the beloved Argentina. Most recently, he managed Gimnasia de La Plata after joining them in 2019.
One of the most talented footballers in history, Maradona’s heyday came when he captained Argentina to win the 1986 World Cup. His career then hit rock bottom when he was expelled from the 1994 World Cup for doping.
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Years of drug use, binge eating, and alcoholism ended his extraordinary career, leaving him nearly dying of heart failure from cocaine in 2000. Maradona, who turned 60 last month, has suffered a long struggle with his health. forced to do a lot. trips to the hospital in recent months.
Argentine President Alberto Fernández announced three days of national mourning in honor of the star, who is a cultural icon and national hero. UEFA has also announced that there will be a minute of silence before tonight’s match in the Champions League.
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