NEWS - Diego Maradona dies of heart attack at the age of 60

 

NEWS — Diego Maradona dies of heart attack at the age of 60

By Ben Church, CNN — Updated 2003 GMT (0403 HKT) November 25, 2020

(CNN)Argentina soccer legend Diego Maradona has died of a heart attack at the age of 60, his lawyer Matias Morla confirmed to CNN.

The Argentine Football Association confirmed the news on Wednesday and posted a short message on its social media platforms.

“The Argentine Football Association, through its President Claudio Tapia, expresses its deepest sorrow for the death of our legend, Diego Armando Maradona. You will always be in our hearts,” it tweeted.

Regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the game, Maradona became a household name after inspiring his country to World Cup glory in 1986.

He took center stage at the tournament with a memorable performance against England where he scored an iconic goal that he later described as the “Hand of God.”

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“He will go down in history as someone who set football alight and thrilled fans young and old with his brilliance and skill,” Čeferin said in a statement.

Maradona was back for his fourth World Cup in 1994, but it wasn’t for long. Maradona addresses the media after Argentina dropped him from the 1994 World Cup team. Just hours before the team’s final first-round game, it was revealed that he had tested positive for the use of ephedrine, a banned stimulant. In 1991, Maradona tested positive for cocaine use and was banned for the sport for 15 months.

Maradona is joined by his wife, Claudia, and their daughters Giannina, left, and Dalma while celebrating his 35th birthday in 1995.

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The diminutive forward out-jumped legendary keeper Peter Shilton and punched the ball into the net. Despite the obvious handball, the goal was allowed to stand because the referee did not see the foul.

Later in the game he scored one of the best goals in history after weaving his way past seven English defenders.

His glittering career was also marked by numerous controversies and his notorious lifestyle led to alcoholism and addiction.

Argentina’s President Alberto Fernandez announced three days of national mourning for the passing of the superstar, and posted a tribute to Maradona on Twitter.

“You took us to the top of the world. You made us feel incredibly happy. You were the greatest of all. Thank you for having existed,” it read.

Meanwhile, UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin said a minute’s silence would be observed ahead of all European matches this week in honor of the Argentine.

“He will go down in history as someone who set football alight and thrilled fans young and old with his brilliance and skill,” Čeferin said in a statement.

Maradona was back for his fourth World Cup in 1994, but it wasn’t for long. Maradona addresses the media after Argentina dropped him from the 1994 World Cup team. Just hours before the team’s final first-round game, it was revealed that he had tested positive for the use of ephedrine, a banned stimulant. In 1991, Maradona tested positive for cocaine use and was banned for the sport for 15 months.

Maradona is joined by his wife, Claudia, and their daughters Giannina, left, and Dalma while celebrating his 35th birthday in 1995.

Maradona kisses his Boca Juniors teammate Claudio Caniggia after a goal against rival River Plate in 1996. Maradona finished out his playing career at Boca, where he starred in the early 1980s before moving to Europe.

Maradona talks to Cuban President Fidel Castro before recording a TV show in Havana, Cuba, in 2005.

Maradona balances a ball on his head at the Cannes Film Festival in France in 2008. A Maradona documentary was making its premiere at the festival.

Maradona, as manager of Argentina’s national team, is greeted by schoolchildren before the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Maradona celebrates a goal during the 2010 World Cup. The team advanced to the quarterfinals before being eliminated by Germany.

Maradona gives instructions to Argentina star Lionel Messi during a match at the 2010 World Cup.

Maradona meets another famous Argentine, Pope Francis, in 2014. Maradona, attending the 2018 World Cup as a fan, celebrates an Argentina goal in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Maradona greets fans outside the Casa Rosada government house after meeting with Argentine President Alberto Fernandez in 2019.

Maradona’s last managerial job was with Argentine club Gimnasia y Esgrima. Here, he is seen before a match in January 2020.

A woman walks past a Maradona mural in San Justo, Argentina, in October 

Photos: Soccer legend Diego Maradona

Diego Maradona is carried around the field after leading Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup final. Argentina defeated West Germany at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

Life off the pitch

Maradona broke into professional soccer with Boca Juniors but went on to play for leading European clubs such as Barcelona and Napoli.

He won two Serie A titles with the Italian side which tweeted “Forever. Goodbye Diego” along with a blue heart.

When Maradona joined Napoli, one newsreader remarked, “the poorest city in Italy buys the most expensive player in the world.”

Whilst his performances on the pitch dazzled, Maradona faced a number of demons off it.

During his time in Italy, he came into contact with the Camorra — the Neapolitan mafia — and struggled with addiction. He failed a drug test in 1991 and received a 15-month ban from the game.

A nomadic managerial career followed his playing years, taking him from Argentina, to Mexico and to the United Arab Emirates. Most recently, he coached Gimnasia y Esgrima in Argentina.

Earlier this month, Maradona underwent successful surgery for a subdural hematoma — more commonly known as a blood clot on the brain.

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Maradona takes on the Belguim defence during the 1982 World Cup.

Soccer world reacts

Tributes have flooded in with former clubs and players past and present paying their respects.

Fellow Argentine Lionel Messi, who many saw as the modern-day Maradona, said it was a “very sad day.”

“He leaves us but he doesn’t go anywhere because Diego is eternal. I keep all the beautiful moments lived with him and I wanted to send my condolences and best wishes to all of his friends and family,” Messi wrote on Instagram.

Pelé, another legend of the game, tweeted: “I have lost a great friend and the world lost a legend. There is still much to be said, but for now, may God give strength to his family members. One day, I hope, we will play football together in heaven.”

Meanwhile, Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo said goodbye to an “eternal genius.”

“One of the best ever. An unparalleled magician. He leaves too soon, but leaves a legacy without limits and a void that will never be filled. Rest in peace, ace. You will never be forgotten,” Ronaldo wrote on Twitter.

Paris Saint-Germain and France striker Kylian Mbappe changed his Twitter picture to one of Maradona and tweeted: “You will stay in the history of football forever. Thank you for all the pleasure you gave to the whole world”

Barcelona, one of Maradona’s former clubs, also tweeted: “Thank you for everything, Diego.”

Juan Pablo Varsky, Matias Grez and Aleks Klosok contributed reporting.