Argentinian football legend and winner of the 1986 World Cup, Diego Maradona, has passed away at home in Tigre after suffering a heart attack, according to reports in Argentina.
Sporting icon Maradona, who spent the best of his playing days at Napoli and also had a stint at Barcelona, passed away in the city north of the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires, the player’s hometown.
Since retiring from one of the most illustrious careers of any player to lace a pair of boots, Maradona had battled health problems and weight gain, which stemmed from addiction troubles which were rooted which began in his playing days.
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Very sad about Argentina’s illustrious so Diego Maradona going do soon. BODY WEIGHT problems lend to many health challenges no doubt. May the Lord grant him rest in peace. RIP Diego.
May his soul rest in peace. Great footballer of our time.