Diego Armando Maradona has passed away. Arguably the greatest footballer of the 20th century, he died at the age of 60 in his own home from a heart attack.
This autumn, Maradona underwent surgery for a subdural hematoma. He was discharged from the hospital on November 11.
On October 30, a match took place in the first round of the Argentine championship, featuring his team, "Gimnasia y Esgrima," against "Patronato" (3:0). This match was dedicated to Maradona's 60th birthday. That was the last time the former footballer was seen in public. He was presented with a commemorative plaque before the game. However, Diego did not stay to watch the match, citing his poor health. Later reports stated that he had been admitted to the Ipensa clinic in La Plata, about an hour's drive from Buenos Aires.
Diego Maradona was one of the most famous and beloved footballers. He played 91 matches for the Argentine national team and scored 34 goals.
One of his most famous goals was scored with his hand on June 22, 1986, in the 51st minute of a quarter-final match in the 1986 FIFA World Cup against the English national team at the "Azteca" stadium in Mexico City. The referee at the time ruled that the ball had been headed into the net, and the goal was allowed. Four minutes later, Maradona once again put his team ahead. In the post-match press conference, the footballer declared that the controversial goal had been scored "a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God.
Diego Maradona, the football icon, has left an indelible mark on the world with his extraordinary skills and unforgettable moments on the field. His legacy as one of the greatest footballers of all time will forever be celebrated.
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