Diego Maradona passed away, Argentina Requests a Period of National Mourning

KOMPAS.com – Argentina’s public grief at the death of its soccer legend, Diego Armando Maradona, is incomparable.

The Argentine government has set a period of national mourning for three days after the legend has breathed its last.

“The president of Argentina ordered a three-day period of national mourning in memory of the death of Diego Armando Maradona,” a statement from the Argentine government was quoted as saying. TYC Sports.

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Argentine President Alberto Fernández also took a photo as he and Maradona hug.

You took us to the top of the world. You made us immensely happy. You were the greatest of all.

Thanks for having existed, Diego. We will miss you for life. pic.twitter.com/pAf38sRlGC

– Alberto Fernández (@alferdez) November 25, 2020

“You take us to the top of the world. You make us very happy. You are the greatest of all. Thanks for coming to this world, Diego. We will miss you forever“The president wrote on his Twitter account.

“All the doors of this country are open for Diego“Fernández said in a follow-up dialogue with TYC Sports.

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Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández also expressed her grief over Maradona’s departure.

“Much pain. A great man has left us. Goodbye Diego, we love you. Big hugs for the whole family and those left behind“he tweeted while posting a photo of Maradona lifting the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.

Much sadness … Much. It was a great one.
Goodbye Diego, we love you very much. Huge hug to your relatives and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/Fv8zhnL1V3

– Cristina Kirchner (@CFKArgentina) November 25, 2020

Entering 2020, Diego Maradona’s condition worsened.

Three days after celebrating his 60th birthday, full name owner Diego Armando Maradona was rushed to the hospital.

After an examination, the doctor who treated Maradona revealed that he had a blood clot in the brain or allegedly subdural hematoma.

A team of doctors led by Dr. Leopoldo Luque then operated on Maradona in early November.

Maradona allegedly lives in a luxury home in Tigre, Buenos Aires, to spend time in recovery surrounded by her family.

However, Diego Maradona was declared dead of a heart attack on Wednesday (11/25/2020).