<p>Internet manages to surprise you on a daily basis. Argentinian football legend <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-legend-diego-maradona-60-dies-of-heart-attack-345375">Diego Maradona died</a> on Wednesday night after suffering from a heart attack. The footballer's death left the entire world in mourning.&nbsp;<br />
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As fans all over the world poured rich tributes for Maradona, the legend's name started trending. But along with Maradona, Queen Of Pop Madonna too started trending on Twitter thanks to some confused and ignorant fans.&nbsp;<br />
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Several fans mistook Maradona's name as Madonna and went ahead to pay rich tributes to the singer. Considering twitter was flooded with tribute messages for both the legends, the rumour around Madonna's death spread far and wide on Twitter.&nbsp;<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">RIP Madonna, you'll be forever in our hearts. Legend. <a href="https://t.co/EnMrIUZhRs">pic.twitter.com/EnMrIUZhRs</a></p>
— little icah (@poemtoahoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/poemtoahoe/status/1331651997167185922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">You cant beat the Americans<br />
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MFs mixed Maradona with Madonna <a href="https://t.co/yK9V7sbnge">pic.twitter.com/yK9V7sbnge</a></p>
— Koma 🇱🇧 (@AFC_Koma) <a href="https://twitter.com/AFC_Koma/status/1331645502740451330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">🚨MADONNA DID NOT DIE, the former Argentine footballer Diego Armando <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Maradona?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Maradona</a> died, he suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest from which he could not be resuscitated despite the medical attention received, reported his agent Matías Morla. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KPM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KPM</a> 🐆 <a href="https://t.co/auAhwLVlpl">pic.twitter.com/auAhwLVlpl</a></p>
— Katy Perry Media (@katyperrytoday_) <a href="https://twitter.com/katyperrytoday_/status/1331642777713700871?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">RIP Madonna ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/mJrZxLWmfM">pic.twitter.com/mJrZxLWmfM</a></p>
— Lorcan (@Lorcan1888) <a href="https://twitter.com/Lorcan1888/status/1331644488092102656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">RIP Madonna, a true icon. Like a prayer will forever be a favourite.</p>
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<p>Eventually a lot of the people realised the goof up that had happened and made jokes around it.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">[🚨⚠️] BREAKING: At the age of 62 , American singer and "Queen of pop" Madonna has been found alive in her house enjoying life <a href="https://t.co/GB64bJ2zmj">pic.twitter.com/GB64bJ2zmj</a></p>
— Billion 🇧🇼 🦍 (@BillionMcfc) <a href="https://twitter.com/BillionMcfc/status/1331646598326181889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Maradona on the left has passed away, Madonna on the right still alive. clear? <a href="https://t.co/Wc9a176g4V">pic.twitter.com/Wc9a176g4V</a></p>
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<p>The legendary footballer had been discharged from hospital on November 11 after undergoing a brain surgery. The iconic footballer was to continue treatment for his alcohol dependency and was expected to stay close to where his daughters stay. Maradona died on Wednesday after suffering a massive heart attack.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/one-day-well-kick-a-ball-together-pele-pays-his-tribute-to-maradona-345384" hreflang="en">'One day we'll kick a ball together': Pele pays his tribute to Maradona</a></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rip-maradona-relive-the-iconic-hand-of-god-moment-from-1986-world-cup-watch-video-345382" hreflang="en">RIP Maradona: Relive the iconic 'Hand of God' moment from 1986 World Cup - watch video</a></strong><br />
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Internet manages to surprise you on a daily basis. Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona died on Wednesday night after suffering from a heart attack. The footballer's death left the entire world in mourning.

Internet manages to surprise you on a daily basis. Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona died on Wednesday night after suffering from a heart attack. The footballer's death left the entire world in mourning. As fans all over the world poured rich tributes for Maradona, the legend's name started trending. But along with Maradona, Queen Of Pop Madonna too started trending on Twitter thanks to some confused and ignorant fans. Several fans mistook Maradona's name as Madonna and went ahead to pay rich tributes to the singer. Considering twitter was flooded with tribute messages for both the legends, the rumour around Madonna's death spread far and wide on Twitter. RIP Madonna, you'll be forever in our hearts. Legend. pic.twitter.com/EnMrIUZhRs — little icah (@poemtoahoe) November 25, 2020 × You cant beat the Americans MFs mixed Maradona with Madonna pic.twitter.com/yK9V7sbnge — Koma 🇱🇧 (@AFC_Koma) November 25, 2020 × 🚨MADONNA DID NOT DIE, the former Argentine footballer Diego Armando #Maradona died, he suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest from which he could not be resuscitated despite the medical attention received, reported his agent Matías Morla. #KPM 🐆 pic.twitter.com/auAhwLVlpl — Katy Perry Media (@katyperrytoday_) November 25, 2020 × RIP Madonna ❤️ pic.twitter.com/mJrZxLWmfM — Lorcan (@Lorcan1888) November 25, 2020 × RIP Madonna, a true icon. Like a prayer will forever be a favourite. — Harry (@HSax98) November 25, 2020 × Eventually a lot of the people realised the goof up that had happened and made jokes around it. madonna logging into twitter to find out she has died pic.twitter.com/MDllPh4oHm — john (@johnmceneaney) November 25, 2020 × Madonna opening twitter this morning pic.twitter.com/0ADgCUfCFx — hava nagila (#GangBang Remix) (@shantytyrelle) November 25, 2020 × [🚨⚠️] BREAKING: At the age of 62 , American singer and "Queen of pop" Madonna has been found alive in her house enjoying life pic.twitter.com/GB64bJ2zmj — Billion 🇧🇼 🦍 (@BillionMcfc) November 25, 2020 × Maradona on the left has passed away, Madonna on the right still alive. clear? pic.twitter.com/Wc9a176g4V — Dr FarUK Ay (@ladyNurban) November 25, 2020 × The legendary footballer had been discharged from hospital on November 11 after undergoing a brain surgery. The iconic footballer was to continue treatment for his alcohol dependency and was expected to stay close to where his daughters stay. Maradona died on Wednesday after suffering a massive heart attack. Also read: 'One day we'll kick a ball together': Pele pays his tribute to Maradona RIP Maradona: Relive the iconic 'Hand of God' moment from 1986 World Cup - watch video

Confused fans pay tribute to Madonna as legendary footballer Diego Maradona dies

<p>India, despite being the land of cricket, was shocked after Maradona's death. Fans left flowers and messages at the foot of the bronze statue, which stands on a road leading to Kolkata's airport.</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/it-is-very-special-place-diego-maradonas-love-for-kolkata-345485">'It is very special place': Diego Maradona's love for Kolkata</a></p>

<p>"It's the time for tears. He will always be in our hearts," said a West Bengal state minister Sujit Bose, who was amongst those to pay tribute.</p>

<p>Members of Kolkata's Argentina Fan Club planned a vigil later in the day to recall his two visits to the city.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Diego Maradona's love for Kolkata has been known to all. The Argentine legend came to the Indian city couple of times to share his love for football with young ones. Diego first came to Kolkata in 2008 and then had come to the city in 2017 to play a charity match with Sourav Ganguly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2008, Maradona received a grand reception in Kolkata. He famously called it "the second biggest reception after Napoli". The Argentine nearly 50,000 people waited outside the airport hoping to get a glimpse.'Cheerful' Maradona then made his way to the Mohun Bagan ground where he showed his skills by juggling the ball with his much-talked left foot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2017, Maradona came to play a charity match with Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly. Even though Maradona did not play the charity match with Sourav Ganguly, the Argentine unveil a 12-foot statue of himself.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2017, Maradona, known for his outspokenness and arrogance, gave a humble speech in Kolkata. "Kolkata is a very special place and I have good memories from my trip there many years ago (2008), the fans were fantastic."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am not the god of football but a simple footballer," Maradona added.&nbsp;</p>


India, despite being the land of cricket, was shocked after Maradona's death. Fans left flowers and messages at the foot of the bronze statue, which stands on a road leading to Kolkata's airport.

India, despite being the land of cricket, was shocked after Maradona's death. Fans left flowers and messages at the foot of the bronze statue, which stands on a road leading to Kolkata's airport. IN PICS| 'It is very special place': Diego Maradona's love for Kolkata "It's the time for tears. He will always be in our hearts," said a West Bengal state minister Sujit Bose, who was amongst those to pay tribute. Members of Kolkata's Argentina Fan Club planned a vigil later in the day to recall his two visits to the city. Diego Maradona's love for Kolkata has been known to all. The Argentine legend came to the Indian city couple of times to share his love for football with young ones. Diego first came to Kolkata in 2008 and then had come to the city in 2017 to play a charity match with Sourav Ganguly. In 2008, Maradona received a grand reception in Kolkata. He famously called it "the second biggest reception after Napoli". The Argentine nearly 50,000 people waited outside the airport hoping to get a glimpse.'Cheerful' Maradona then made his way to the Mohun Bagan ground where he showed his skills by juggling the ball with his much-talked left foot. In 2017, Maradona came to play a charity match with Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly. Even though Maradona did not play the charity match with Sourav Ganguly, the Argentine unveil a 12-foot statue of himself. In 2017, Maradona, known for his outspokenness and arrogance, gave a humble speech in Kolkata. "Kolkata is a very special place and I have good memories from my trip there many years ago (2008), the fans were fantastic." "I am not the god of football but a simple footballer," Maradona added.

Diego Maradona and Kolkata: A love story for ages

'Ciao Diego': Argentina and Napoli fans mourn Maradona's death

<p>Marseille coach Andre Villas-Boas has urged FIFA to retire the iconic number 10 shirt from the game to honour Argentine great <strong>Diego Maradona</strong>, who died aged 60 on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack.</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/it-is-very-special-place-diego-maradonas-love-for-kolkata-345485" hreflang="en">'It is very special place': Diego Maradona's love for Kolkata</a></p>

<p>Maradona's death shocked the football world as he was regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Fans called Maradona 'El Dios' - which means 'The God', but is also a play on words on his number 10 shirt, 'El Diez.'</p>

<p>Maradona is regarded as a legend in Napoli for his glorious Serie A wins. The Italian club has not used the No. 10 jerseys since 2000 to mark respect for the player who guided them to several trophies and Villas-Boas said global soccer body FIFA should also pay tribute by withdrawing the number.</p>

<p>"Maradona, yes it is tough news, I would like FIFA to retire the number 10 shirt in all competitions, for all teams," Villas-Boas told reporters after Marseille's 2-0 Champions League defeat by Porto.</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/world-cup-winner-napoli-legend-drug-addict-rise-and-fall-of-diego-maradona-345411" hreflang="en">World Cup winner, Napoli legend, drug addict: Rise and fall of Diego Maradona</a></p>

<p>"It would be the best homage we could do for him. He is an incredible loss for the world of football."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The former Napoli megastar had emergency surgery for a subdural haematoma, a blood clot on the brain. He was admitted to the hospital longer than expected as he was showing withdrawal symptoms for his dependency on alcohol before passing away on Wednesday after a heart attack.</p>

<p>Despite the chaos in his personal, Maradona's god-gifted skills with the ball made him being regarded as arguably the greatest of all-time.&nbsp;</p>


Marseille coach Andre Villas-Boas has urged FIFA to retire the iconic number 10 shirt from the game to honour Argentine great Diego Maradona, who died aged 60 on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack.

Marseille coach Andre Villas-Boas has urged FIFA to retire the iconic number 10 shirt from the game to honour Argentine great Diego Maradona, who died aged 60 on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack. IN PICS| 'It is very special place': Diego Maradona's love for Kolkata Maradona's death shocked the football world as he was regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Fans called Maradona 'El Dios' - which means 'The God', but is also a play on words on his number 10 shirt, 'El Diez.' Maradona is regarded as a legend in Napoli for his glorious Serie A wins. The Italian club has not used the No. 10 jerseys since 2000 to mark respect for the player who guided them to several trophies and Villas-Boas said global soccer body FIFA should also pay tribute by withdrawing the number. "Maradona, yes it is tough news, I would like FIFA to retire the number 10 shirt in all competitions, for all teams," Villas-Boas told reporters after Marseille's 2-0 Champions League defeat by Porto. IN PICS| World Cup winner, Napoli legend, drug addict: Rise and fall of Diego Maradona "It would be the best homage we could do for him. He is an incredible loss for the world of football." The former Napoli megastar had emergency surgery for a subdural haematoma, a blood clot on the brain. He was admitted to the hospital longer than expected as he was showing withdrawal symptoms for his dependency on alcohol before passing away on Wednesday after a heart attack. Despite the chaos in his personal, Maradona's god-gifted skills with the ball made him being regarded as arguably the greatest of all-time.

'Best homage to Maradona': Villas-Boas urges FIFA to retire No. 10

<p>Diego Maradona's death last night sent ripples across the world. Indian sporting icons paid their tributes to the great one.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/it-is-very-special-place-diego-maradonas-love-for-kolkata-345485" hreflang="en">'It is very special place': Diego Maradona's love for Kolkata</a></p>

<p>BCCI president and an ardent football fan Sourav Ganguly led the tribute. "My hero no more ..my mad genius rest in peace ..I watched football for you..," Ganguly tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My hero no more ..my mad genius rest in peace ..I watched football for you.. <a href="https://t.co/JhqFffD2vr">pic.twitter.com/JhqFffD2vr</a></p>
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Rest in Peace Diego Maradona!<br />
You shall be missed. <a href="https://t.co/QxhuROZ5a5">pic.twitter.com/QxhuROZ5a5</a></p>
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/1331649392437194752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Really sad to hear of the passing away of the legendary Maradona. He truly lived life king size &amp; by his rules and set benchmarks on the field and off it too. RIP my friend. You will be missed</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I was among the scores of fans of his game, and so this comes as a big shock! My condolences to Diego Maradona fans all over the world. RIP legend.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">RIP Legend 🙏🏻 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Maradona?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Maradona</a> <a href="https://t.co/VUy4QUuJNP">pic.twitter.com/VUy4QUuJNP</a></p>
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<p>The former Napoli megastar had emergency surgery for a subdural haematoma, a blood clot on the brain. He was admitted to the hospital longer than expected as he was showing withdrawal symptoms for his dependency on alcohol before passing away on Wednesday after a heart attack.</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/world-cup-winner-napoli-legend-drug-addict-rise-and-fall-of-diego-maradona-345411" hreflang="en">World Cup winner, Napoli legend, drug addict: Rise and fall of Diego Maradona</a></p>

<p>Maradona’s affair with drugs and alcohol is known to all which gave him the tag of a controversial footballer. His struggle with addiction – cocaine – and his weight was in contrast to many footballing greats. But despite all this, his god-gifted skills with the ball made him being regarded as arguably the greatest of all-time.&nbsp;</p>


Diego Maradona's death last night sent ripples across the world. Indian sporting icons paid their tributes to the great one. IN PICS| 'It is very special place': Diego Maradona's love for Kolkata BCCI president and an ardent football fan Sourav Ganguly led the tribute.

Diego Maradona's death last night sent ripples across the world. Indian sporting icons paid their tributes to the great one. IN PICS| 'It is very special place': Diego Maradona's love for Kolkata BCCI president and an ardent football fan Sourav Ganguly led the tribute. "My hero no more ..my mad genius rest in peace ..I watched football for you..," Ganguly tweeted. My hero no more ..my mad genius rest in peace ..I watched football for you.. pic.twitter.com/JhqFffD2vr — Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) November 25, 2020 × Football and the world of sports has lost one of its greatest players today. Rest in Peace Diego Maradona! You shall be missed. pic.twitter.com/QxhuROZ5a5 — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 25, 2020 × Really sad to hear of the passing away of the legendary Maradona. He truly lived life king size & by his rules and set benchmarks on the field and off it too. RIP my friend. You will be missed — Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) November 25, 2020 × I was among the scores of fans of his game, and so this comes as a big shock! My condolences to Diego Maradona fans all over the world. RIP legend. — Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) November 25, 2020 × RIP Legend 🙏🏻 #Maradona pic.twitter.com/VUy4QUuJNP — Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) November 25, 2020 × The former Napoli megastar had emergency surgery for a subdural haematoma, a blood clot on the brain. He was admitted to the hospital longer than expected as he was showing withdrawal symptoms for his dependency on alcohol before passing away on Wednesday after a heart attack. IN PICS| World Cup winner, Napoli legend, drug addict: Rise and fall of Diego Maradona Maradona’s affair with drugs and alcohol is known to all which gave him the tag of a controversial footballer. His struggle with addiction – cocaine – and his weight was in contrast to many footballing greats. But despite all this, his god-gifted skills with the ball made him being regarded as arguably the greatest of all-time.

'My hero no more': Indian sporting icons pay tribute to Diego Maradona

<p>Argentina's world cup-winning captain <strong>Diego Maradona</strong> on Wednesday breathed his last as he passed away in his house at the age of 60. Maradona, who was regarded as one of the greatest to have taken the football pitch, leaves a rich legacy behind him and remains the only captain to have guided Argentina to a World Cup win.&nbsp;Tributes have come pouring in for Maradona, with the Argentine Football Association announcing the news on social media.</p>

<p>Football lost of its most legendary players as Maradona died on Wednesday, weeks after having brain surgery. As per reports, doctors tried their best to save Maradona's life but it was too late. Maradona was hospitalised earlier this month and underwent surgery for a blood clot on the brain.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Maradona was released from the hospital on November 12 and was being treated for his alcohol dependency in a recovery clinic in Buenos Aires.</p>

<p>The former Napoli megastar had emergency surgery for a subdural haematoma, a blood clot on the brain. He was admitted to the hospital longer than expected as he was showing withdrawal symptoms for his dependency on alcohol.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rip-diego-maradona-footballing-world-pays-tribute-to-former-argentine-345378" hreflang="en">'RIP Diego Maradona': Footballing world pays tribute to former Argentine</a></strong></p>

<p>He was managing Argentine club&nbsp;Gimnasia de La Plata.&nbsp; He played club football for Boca Juniors, Napoli and Barcelona among others and was adored by millions all over the world for his brilliant skills.&nbsp;He spent two years at the Nou Camp before heading to Napoli, where he spent the next seven seasons and scored over 100 goals.</p>

<p>Maradona was behind the infamous 'Hand of God' that eliminated England from the 1986 World Cup. His trophy-laden career was tinged with controversy because of drug and alcohol addiction.&nbsp;He almost died of cocaine-induced heart failure in 2000 and underwent years of rehabilitation.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/one-day-well-kick-a-ball-together-pele-pays-his-tribute-to-maradona-345384" hreflang="en">'One day we'll kick a ball together': Pele pays his tribute to Maradona</a></strong></p>

<p>Despite his fair share of controversies, Maradona was hailed as one of the majestic footballers to have graced the football pitch and his left-foot is still admired by many elite footballers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rest in peace, Diego Armando Maradona.</p>


Argentina's world cup-winning captain Diego Maradona on Wednesday breathed his last as he passed away in his house at the age of 60. Maradona, who was regarded as one of the greatest to have taken the football pitch, leaves a rich legacy behind him and remains the only captain to have guided Argentina to a World Cup win.

Argentina's world cup-winning captain Diego Maradona on Wednesday breathed his last as he passed away in his house at the age of 60. Maradona, who was regarded as one of the greatest to have taken the football pitch, leaves a rich legacy behind him and remains the only captain to have guided Argentina to a World Cup win. Tributes have come pouring in for Maradona, with the Argentine Football Association announcing the news on social media. Football lost of its most legendary players as Maradona died on Wednesday, weeks after having brain surgery. As per reports, doctors tried their best to save Maradona's life but it was too late. Maradona was hospitalised earlier this month and underwent surgery for a blood clot on the brain. ALSO READ: RIP Maradona: Relive the iconic 'Hand of God' moment from 1986 World Cup - watch video Maradona was released from the hospital on November 12 and was being treated for his alcohol dependency in a recovery clinic in Buenos Aires. The former Napoli megastar had emergency surgery for a subdural haematoma, a blood clot on the brain. He was admitted to the hospital longer than expected as he was showing withdrawal symptoms for his dependency on alcohol. ALSO READ: 'RIP Diego Maradona': Footballing world pays tribute to former Argentine He was managing Argentine club Gimnasia de La Plata. He played club football for Boca Juniors, Napoli and Barcelona among others and was adored by millions all over the world for his brilliant skills. He spent two years at the Nou Camp before heading to Napoli, where he spent the next seven seasons and scored over 100 goals. Maradona was behind the infamous 'Hand of God' that eliminated England from the 1986 World Cup. His trophy-laden career was tinged with controversy because of drug and alcohol addiction. He almost died of cocaine-induced heart failure in 2000 and underwent years of rehabilitation. ALSO READ: 'One day we'll kick a ball together': Pele pays his tribute to Maradona Despite his fair share of controversies, Maradona was hailed as one of the majestic footballers to have graced the football pitch and his left-foot is still admired by many elite footballers. Rest in peace, Diego Armando Maradona.

Football legend Diego Maradona, 60, dies of heart attack

<p>Football icon Diego Maradona died at the age of 60 after suffering a cardiac arrest, as per media reports in Argentina.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rip-diego-maradona-footballing-world-pays-tribute-to-former-argentine-345378" hreflang="en">'RIP Diego Maradona': Footballing world pay tribute to former Argentine</a></p>

<p>The world cup-winning captain was hospitalised and had undergone brain surgery. Maradona was discharged on November 11. Many clubs and players paid their heartfelt tribute to the Argentine. Brazil's legendary football player Pele paid tribute to Maradona.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-legend-diego-maradona-60-dies-of-heart-attack-345375" hreflang="en">Football legend Diego Maradona, 60, dies of heart attack</a></p>

<p>"Certainly, one day we'll kick a ball together in the sky above," Pele said in a brief statement provided to Reuters by a representative.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pele and Maradona are considered to be one of the best in the game. Both players played a vital role for their respective countries. Maradona helped Argentina win the world cup in 1986. Pele, himself has won the world cup thrice.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rip-maradona-relive-the-iconic-hand-of-god-moment-from-1986-world-cup-watch-video-345382" hreflang="en">RIP Maradona: Relive the iconic 'Hand of God' moment from 1986 World Cup - watch video</a></p>

<p>Both players have appeared together at many occassions and have been respectful to each other.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maradona suffered a heart attack at his home just two weeks after leaving hospital where he underwent surgery on a blot clot in his brain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was managing an Argentine club, Gimnasia de La Plata. He played club football for Boca Juniors, Napoli and Barcelona among others and was adored by millions all over the world for his brilliant skills. He spent two years at the Nou Camp before heading to Napoli, where he spent the next seven seasons and scored over 100 goals.</p>

<p>His trophy-laden career was tinged with controversy because of drug and alcohol addiction. He almost died of cocaine-induced heart failure in 2000 and underwent years of rehabilitation.</p>

<p>Despite his fair share of controversies, Maradona was hailed as one of the majestic footballers to have graced the football pitch and his left-foot is still admired by many elite footballers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rest in peace, Diego Armando Maradona.</p>


Football icon Diego Maradona died at the age of 60 after suffering a cardiac arrest, as per media reports in Argentina. Also read: 'RIP Diego Maradona': Footballing world pay tribute to former Argentine The world cup-winning captain was hospitalised and had undergone brain surgery.

Football icon Diego Maradona died at the age of 60 after suffering a cardiac arrest, as per media reports in Argentina. Also read: 'RIP Diego Maradona': Footballing world pay tribute to former Argentine The world cup-winning captain was hospitalised and had undergone brain surgery. Maradona was discharged on November 11. Many clubs and players paid their heartfelt tribute to the Argentine. Brazil's legendary football player Pele paid tribute to Maradona. Also read: Football legend Diego Maradona, 60, dies of heart attack "Certainly, one day we'll kick a ball together in the sky above," Pele said in a brief statement provided to Reuters by a representative. Pele and Maradona are considered to be one of the best in the game. Both players played a vital role for their respective countries. Maradona helped Argentina win the world cup in 1986. Pele, himself has won the world cup thrice. Also read: RIP Maradona: Relive the iconic 'Hand of God' moment from 1986 World Cup - watch video Both players have appeared together at many occassions and have been respectful to each other. Maradona suffered a heart attack at his home just two weeks after leaving hospital where he underwent surgery on a blot clot in his brain. He was managing an Argentine club, Gimnasia de La Plata. He played club football for Boca Juniors, Napoli and Barcelona among others and was adored by millions all over the world for his brilliant skills. He spent two years at the Nou Camp before heading to Napoli, where he spent the next seven seasons and scored over 100 goals. His trophy-laden career was tinged with controversy because of drug and alcohol addiction. He almost died of cocaine-induced heart failure in 2000 and underwent years of rehabilitation. Despite his fair share of controversies, Maradona was hailed as one of the majestic footballers to have graced the football pitch and his left-foot is still admired by many elite footballers. Rest in peace, Diego Armando Maradona.

'One day we'll kick a ball together': Pele pays his tribute to Maradona

<p>Some 25,000 Argentine soccer fans on Sunday cheered the country's legendary World Cup winner Diego Maradona as he kicked off his new role as coach of the local club Gimnasia y Esgrima to revive the struggling team.</p>

<p>"We are going to get ahead together," the 58-year-old former striker told fans at a stadium in the city of La Plata just outside Buenos Aires on his first day of training with the team known as "El Lobo," or The Wolf.</p>

<p>Maradona, widely considered to be one of the greatest players of all time, was hired to turn around the fortunes of Gimnasia, which was formed in 1887 and has won just one professional title, the Copa Centenario, in 1993. It is now last in its division and is struggling not to slip into a lower category.</p>

<p>Some 500 limited-edition shirts with Maradona's former number 10 sold out in a few hours, the club said.</p>

<p>Since talks between Gimnasia and Maradona began, thousands of fans have lined up in front of the club's headquarters to register as members and to secure a spot in matches.</p>

<p>Maradona most recently coached in Mexico, where he led second division side Dorados of Sinaloa to two unsuccessful playoff appearances.</p>


Some 25,000 Argentine soccer fans on Sunday cheered the country's legendary World Cup winner Diego Maradona as he kicked off his new role as coach of the local club Gimnasia y Esgrima to revive the struggling team.

Some 25,000 Argentine soccer fans on Sunday cheered the country's legendary World Cup winner Diego Maradona as he kicked off his new role as coach of the local club Gimnasia y Esgrima to revive the struggling team. "We are going to get ahead together," the 58-year-old former striker told fans at a stadium in the city of La Plata just outside Buenos Aires on his first day of training with the team known as "El Lobo," or The Wolf. Maradona, widely considered to be one of the greatest players of all time, was hired to turn around the fortunes of Gimnasia, which was formed in 1887 and has won just one professional title, the Copa Centenario, in 1993. It is now last in its division and is struggling not to slip into a lower category. Some 500 limited-edition shirts with Maradona's former number 10 sold out in a few hours, the club said. Since talks between Gimnasia and Maradona began, thousands of fans have lined up in front of the club's headquarters to register as members and to secure a spot in matches. Maradona most recently coached in Mexico, where he led second division side Dorados of Sinaloa to two unsuccessful playoff appearances.

Argentines welcome Maradona as coach of local club Gimnasia y Esgrima

<p>Diego Maradona greeted a new film about his life with scorn on Monday, telling people not to see it when it is released next month.</p>

<p>Posters for the two-hour documentary about the controversial Argentine forward say 'Diego Maradona: Rebel. Hero. Hustler. God.' with the World Cup winner upset at the use of "hustler".</p>

<p>"I played football and I made money running after a ball. I didn't hustle anyone," he told Univision in an interview.</p>

<p>"If they are putting that there to get people to go and see it then I think they are going about it the wrong way. I don't like the title, and if I don't like the title I am not going to like the film. Don't go and see it."</p>

<p>Director Asif Kapadia, who made the award-winning documentaries 'Amy' and 'Senna', had earlier said Maradona had not seen the film and admitted he was interested how the player would react to viewing the finished article.</p>

<p>"We are dealing with archive from way back, there will be lots of images that he himself hasn't seen of himself, of his family, of his kids," Kapadia told Reuters in an interview.</p>

<p>"So I think it's going to be quite emotional for him."</p>

<p>Maradona, who is now coaching in Mexico, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/diego-maradona-to-miss-cannes-2019-film-premiere-after-shoulder-injury-220030">missed the film's premiere at Cannes</a> on Sunday.</p>

<p>Initial reviews were mixed with critics saying the film, which draws on Maradona's personal stock of video, showed colourful scenes but pulled its punches.</p>

<p>"No matter how many newsreels it shows us or how arresting they are, all that grainy reality can't add up to revealing what's inside the man at its centre," said Variety.</p>

<p>The film is due for general release on June 14.</p>


Diego Maradona greeted a new film about his life with scorn on Monday, telling people not to see it when it is released next month. Posters for the two-hour documentary about the controversial Argentine forward say 'Diego Maradona: Rebel.

Diego Maradona greeted a new film about his life with scorn on Monday, telling people not to see it when it is released next month. Posters for the two-hour documentary about the controversial Argentine forward say 'Diego Maradona: Rebel. Hero. Hustler. God.' with the World Cup winner upset at the use of "hustler". "I played football and I made money running after a ball. I didn't hustle anyone," he told Univision in an interview. "If they are putting that there to get people to go and see it then I think they are going about it the wrong way. I don't like the title, and if I don't like the title I am not going to like the film. Don't go and see it." Director Asif Kapadia, who made the award-winning documentaries 'Amy' and 'Senna', had earlier said Maradona had not seen the film and admitted he was interested how the player would react to viewing the finished article. "We are dealing with archive from way back, there will be lots of images that he himself hasn't seen of himself, of his family, of his kids," Kapadia told Reuters in an interview. "So I think it's going to be quite emotional for him." Maradona, who is now coaching in Mexico, missed the film's premiere at Cannes on Sunday. Initial reviews were mixed with critics saying the film, which draws on Maradona's personal stock of video, showed colourful scenes but pulled its punches. "No matter how many newsreels it shows us or how arresting they are, all that grainy reality can't add up to revealing what's inside the man at its centre," said Variety. The film is due for general release on June 14.

Angry at being dubbed a hustler, Maradona dismisses new film

<p>Argentine soccer great Diego&nbsp;Maradona&nbsp;is set to miss out on the Cannes premiere of a documentary about his life and career, due to "a shoulder injury requiring medical attention", the film's publicists said on Sunday.</p>

<p>Maradona's appearance on the French Riviera was one of the hotly-anticipated stars turn&nbsp;on the red carpet at this year's film festival.</p>

<p>The documentary by Asif Kapadia - who also made 'Senna', about racing driver Ayrton Senna, and 'Amy', delving into the life of late singer Any Winehouse - will be screened for the first time on Sunday evening.</p>

<p>"Diego&nbsp;Maradona&nbsp;deeply regrets being unable to attend the world premiere of his film," a statement distributed by publicists read.</p>

<p>"A shoulder injury requiring medical attention has prevented his travel to the festival, however, he will be with both the audience and filmmakers in spirit, and looks forward to seeing the film himself very soon."</p>

<p>'Diego&nbsp;Maradona'&nbsp;tracks the soccer star's rise to glory at Italian team Napoli and as Argentina's World Cup-winning captain, as well as shining a light on his fall from grace, extravagant life and battles with drug addiction.</p>

<p>Maradona, 58, has been frequently hospitalised over the years, including in January this year when he was operated on for stomach bleeding.</p>


Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona is set to miss out on the Cannes premiere of a documentary about his life and career, due to "a shoulder injury requiring medical attention", the film's publicists said on Sunday.

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona is set to miss out on the Cannes premiere of a documentary about his life and career, due to "a shoulder injury requiring medical attention", the film's publicists said on Sunday. Maradona's appearance on the French Riviera was one of the hotly-anticipated stars turn on the red carpet at this year's film festival. The documentary by Asif Kapadia - who also made 'Senna', about racing driver Ayrton Senna, and 'Amy', delving into the life of late singer Any Winehouse - will be screened for the first time on Sunday evening. "Diego Maradona deeply regrets being unable to attend the world premiere of his film," a statement distributed by publicists read. "A shoulder injury requiring medical attention has prevented his travel to the festival, however, he will be with both the audience and filmmakers in spirit, and looks forward to seeing the film himself very soon." 'Diego Maradona' tracks the soccer star's rise to glory at Italian team Napoli and as Argentina's World Cup-winning captain, as well as shining a light on his fall from grace, extravagant life and battles with drug addiction. Maradona, 58, has been frequently hospitalised over the years, including in January this year when he was operated on for stomach bleeding.

Diego Maradona to miss Cannes 2019 film premiere after shoulder injury

<p>Diego Maradona wished his fellow living legend Pele a speedy recovery Wednesday, posting a picture on Instagram of the two football greats in 1979.</p>

<p>"This picture is 40 years old today. It was taken in Rio de Janeiro, when we met each other in person. How young we were.... I wish you a very speedy recovery, King @Pele," said the Argentine great, currently the coach of Mexican second-division club Dorados.</p>

<p>The picture shows an 18-year-old Maradona, his face aglow, watching Pele, then 38, play the guitar.</p>

<p>The two players are often cited as rivals for the title of greatest footballer of all time, fueling the larger and never-ending rivalry between Brazil and Argentina.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BwDkBQwlmvA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading&amp;utm_campaign=embed_locale_test" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Hoy esta foto cumplió 40 años. Fue en Río de Janeiro, cuando nos conocimos personalmente. Qué jóvenes que estábamos... Te deseo una muy pronta recuperación Rey @Pele, mucha fuerza!!! ⚽️💪</a></p>

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<p>Pele, now 78, returned to his native Brazil Tuesday after being hospitalized six days in Paris for a severe urinary infection. Exiting the airport in a wheelchair, he was taken to a hospital in Sao Paulo, where he was placed under observation.</p>

<p>Pele, the only footballer to win three World Cups (1958, 1962 and 1970), has suffered from increasingly fragile health in recent years.</p>

<p>In 2014, he was hospitalized in intensive care for another urinary tract infection, for which he had to undergo dialysis.&nbsp;</p>


Diego Maradona wished his fellow living legend Pele a speedy recovery Wednesday, posting a picture on Instagram of the two football greats in 1979. "This picture is 40 years old today.

Diego Maradona wished his fellow living legend Pele a speedy recovery Wednesday, posting a picture on Instagram of the two football greats in 1979. "This picture is 40 years old today. It was taken in Rio de Janeiro, when we met each other in person. How young we were.... I wish you a very speedy recovery, King @Pele," said the Argentine great, currently the coach of Mexican second-division club Dorados. The picture shows an 18-year-old Maradona, his face aglow, watching Pele, then 38, play the guitar. The two players are often cited as rivals for the title of greatest footballer of all time, fueling the larger and never-ending rivalry between Brazil and Argentina. View this post on Instagram Hoy esta foto cumplió 40 años. Fue en Río de Janeiro, cuando nos conocimos personalmente. Qué jóvenes que estábamos... Te deseo una muy pronta recuperación Rey @Pele, mucha fuerza!!! ⚽️💪 A post shared by Diego Maradona (@maradona) on Apr 9, 2019 at 5:55pm PDT × Pele, now 78, returned to his native Brazil Tuesday after being hospitalized six days in Paris for a severe urinary infection. Exiting the airport in a wheelchair, he was taken to a hospital in Sao Paulo, where he was placed under observation. Pele, the only footballer to win three World Cups (1958, 1962 and 1970), has suffered from increasingly fragile health in recent years. In 2014, he was hospitalized in intensive care for another urinary tract infection, for which he had to undergo dialysis.

Diego Maradona posts a throwback picture with Pele, wishes him 'speedy recovery'

<p>Diego Maradona has been fined for dedicating a recent victory by his Mexican club to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Mexico's football federation said on Monday.</p>

<p>The Argentine great, who coaches Dorados de Sinaloa, had dedicated a 3-2 win over Tampico Madero to Maduro and Venezuela in a news conference at the end of last month.</p>

<p>The body said in a statement that Maradona had been fined an unspecified sum for violating the federation's code of ethics which mandates political neutrality.</p>

<p>Maradona had said he was dedicating the victory to Maduro and Venezuelans caught up in an economic crisis. He also criticized U.S. President Donald Trump.</p>


Diego Maradona has been fined for dedicating a recent victory by his Mexican club to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Mexico's football federation said on Monday.

Diego Maradona has been fined for dedicating a recent victory by his Mexican club to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Mexico's football federation said on Monday. The Argentine great, who coaches Dorados de Sinaloa, had dedicated a 3-2 win over Tampico Madero to Maduro and Venezuela in a news conference at the end of last month. The body said in a statement that Maradona had been fined an unspecified sum for violating the federation's code of ethics which mandates political neutrality. Maradona had said he was dedicating the victory to Maduro and Venezuelans caught up in an economic crisis. He also criticized U.S. President Donald Trump.

Diego Maradona fined after dedicating win to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

<p>Former Argentinian footballers Diego Maradona and Gabriel Batistuta lead the tributes to the Cardiff City's Argentina-born football player Emiliano Sala after his body was recovered from the English Channel and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/body-in-channel-wreckage-identified-as-footballer-sala-police-195900">formally identified&nbsp;by the British police</a>.</p>

<p>"I am very sorry about this sad news. Many of us kept a glimmer of hope for you, Emiliano," footballing superstar Maradona said on Instagram, after the identification of the body.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"What sadness, this is the worst news. Rest in peace warrior," tweeted retired Argentinian football star Gabriel Batistuta.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The country's President Mauricio Macri also offered his condolences to Sala's family following the "painful news". "We are with you," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The small Argentinian town of Progreso, where the footballer lived for most of his childhood, was left "very affected".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Since we found out, it's all anyone can talk about," said local restaurant owner Oscar Heymo, a friend of Sala's father Horacio. "He was very much loved and admired by all."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The body was recovered from the submerged wreckage of a plane that went down in the English Channel more than two weeks ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The light aircraft was carrying the 28-year-old footballer from France to his new Premier League team Cardiff City, when it disappeared near the British island of Guernsey, along with 59-year-old pilot David Ibbotson.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The striker's body was spotted by British rescuers using a remotely operated underwater vehicle on Sunday close to where the plane vanished from radar on January 21.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His body was recovered on Wednesday and brought to the Isle of Portland in southern England for formal identification on Thursday by coroners, who investigate deaths in Britain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The body brought to Portland Port today has been formally identified... as that of professional footballer Emiliano Sala," police in Dorset, the county where the body was taken, said on Twitter.</p>

<p>"The families of Mr Sala and pilot David Ibbotson have been updated. Our thoughts remain with them all," police said.&nbsp;</p>


Former Argentinian footballers Diego Maradona and Gabriel Batistuta lead the tributes to the Cardiff City's Argentina-born football player Emiliano Sala after his body was recovered from the English Channel and formally identified by the British police.

Former Argentinian footballers Diego Maradona and Gabriel Batistuta lead the tributes to the Cardiff City's Argentina-born football player Emiliano Sala after his body was recovered from the English Channel and formally identified by the British police. "I am very sorry about this sad news. Many of us kept a glimmer of hope for you, Emiliano," footballing superstar Maradona said on Instagram, after the identification of the body. "What sadness, this is the worst news. Rest in peace warrior," tweeted retired Argentinian football star Gabriel Batistuta. View this post on Instagram Lamento muchísimo esta noticia tan triste. Muchos guardábamos una luz de esperanza por vos, Emiliano. Le mando un abrazo muy grande a tus familiares y amigos, y agradezco en nombre de los argentinos el respeto de los colegas e hinchas de todas partes del mundo. Hasta siempre Emiliano! #RecenPorSala #PrayForSala A post shared by Diego Maradona Oficial (@maradona) on Feb 7, 2019 at 5:40pm PST × Que tristeza, la peor de las noticias. Q.e.p.d Guerrero, Mi pésame a los familiares y afectos de Emiliano Sala. pic.twitter.com/lRdOph01au — Gabriel Batistuta (@GBatistutaOK) February 7, 2019 × The country's President Mauricio Macri also offered his condolences to Sala's family following the "painful news". "We are with you," he added. The small Argentinian town of Progreso, where the footballer lived for most of his childhood, was left "very affected". "Since we found out, it's all anyone can talk about," said local restaurant owner Oscar Heymo, a friend of Sala's father Horacio. "He was very much loved and admired by all." The body was recovered from the submerged wreckage of a plane that went down in the English Channel more than two weeks ago. The light aircraft was carrying the 28-year-old footballer from France to his new Premier League team Cardiff City, when it disappeared near the British island of Guernsey, along with 59-year-old pilot David Ibbotson. The striker's body was spotted by British rescuers using a remotely operated underwater vehicle on Sunday close to where the plane vanished from radar on January 21. His body was recovered on Wednesday and brought to the Isle of Portland in southern England for formal identification on Thursday by coroners, who investigate deaths in Britain. "The body brought to Portland Port today has been formally identified... as that of professional footballer Emiliano Sala," police in Dorset, the county where the body was taken, said on Twitter. "The families of Mr Sala and pilot David Ibbotson have been updated. Our thoughts remain with them all," police said.

Diego Maradona, Gabriel Batistuta lead tributes after Sala's body identified

<p>Former Argentine football player Diego Maradona was admitted to a clinic in Buenos Aires on Saturday (January 12) for a scheduled surgery.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 58-year-old Maradona was diagnosed with a health problem in <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/diego-maradona-out-of-hospital-after-internal-bleeding-scare-188335">early January during routine exams</a> performed at the same hospital in the town of Olivos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was preparing to travel to Mexico to take over the technical management of the Dorados de Sinaloa football club.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is bleeding due to a hernia. It is not complicated at all," a source told Reuters on Saturday, adding: "With this, he hopes to solve some of the inconveniences that he usually has."</p>

<p>Late on Saturday, Maradona's lawyer Matias Morla reported that the operation was a success.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maradona suffered frequent periods in hospitals over the years, often due to the extravagant lifestyle that helped make him one of the most admired and iconic footballers of the 20th century.</p>

<p>He last fell ill at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where he was filmed passing out in an executive box at the Argentina-Nigeria game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was taken into hospital in 2004 with severe heart and respiratory problems linked to cocaine use.</p>

<p>Argentine legend later underwent drug rehabilitation in Cuba and Argentina before a stomach-stapling operation in 2005 helped him lose weight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2007 he checked himself into a clinic in Buenos Aires to help him overcome alcohol abuse problems.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In recent months he has walked with the aid of crutches due to problems with his knees.</p>


Former Argentine football player Diego Maradona was admitted to a clinic in Buenos Aires on Saturday (January 12) for a scheduled surgery. The 58-year-old Maradona was diagnosed with a health problem in early January during routine exams performed at the same hospital in the town of Olivos.

Former Argentine football player Diego Maradona was admitted to a clinic in Buenos Aires on Saturday (January 12) for a scheduled surgery. The 58-year-old Maradona was diagnosed with a health problem in early January during routine exams performed at the same hospital in the town of Olivos. He was preparing to travel to Mexico to take over the technical management of the Dorados de Sinaloa football club. "It is bleeding due to a hernia. It is not complicated at all," a source told Reuters on Saturday, adding: "With this, he hopes to solve some of the inconveniences that he usually has." Late on Saturday, Maradona's lawyer Matias Morla reported that the operation was a success. Maradona suffered frequent periods in hospitals over the years, often due to the extravagant lifestyle that helped make him one of the most admired and iconic footballers of the 20th century. He last fell ill at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where he was filmed passing out in an executive box at the Argentina-Nigeria game. He was taken into hospital in 2004 with severe heart and respiratory problems linked to cocaine use. Argentine legend later underwent drug rehabilitation in Cuba and Argentina before a stomach-stapling operation in 2005 helped him lose weight. In 2007 he checked himself into a clinic in Buenos Aires to help him overcome alcohol abuse problems. In recent months he has walked with the aid of crutches due to problems with his knees.

Diego Maradona admitted to hospital for scheduled surgery

<p>Brazilian soccer icon Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele, said in an interview that Argentina's Diego Maradona was better on the pitch than his own countryman <a href="http://www.wionews.com/search?q=lionel+messi">Lionel Messi</a> and criticized Neymar.<br />
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"It's difficult to defend Neymar for all the things he does outside of soccer. I talked with him, I told him that in soccer, he's got it. He had bad luck because the team didn't win the World Cup and he was branded," Pele told the daily Folha de Sao Paulo.<br />
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"I was with him twice in Europe. We talked and I told him: 'In soccer, God gave you a gift, but what you did is what made it difficult,'" Pele added.<br />
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The Brazilian star, however, said that Neymar is a "better player" than Frenchman Kylian Mbappe, his colleague on Paris Saint-Germain and who this year won the World Cup in Russia with the French national team.<br />
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"I think that Neymar is a better player than he is, but in Europe everyone talks more about Mbappe," he said.<br />
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In the interview, Pele ranked Barcelona star Lionel Messi beneath Maradona, with whom he said he has a "perfect" relationship after some misunderstandings that the pair dealt with in recent years.<br />
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"As far as I'm concerned, Maradona was one of the best players ever. If you ask me, 'Was he better than Messi?' Yes, he was. Much better. Beckenbauer, Cruyff are also better. They're also excellent players," he emphasized.<br />
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The 78-year-old soccer legend also spoke about his own health, saying that he is "100 percent" after undergoing three surgeries in recent years.<br />
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"I don't feel any more pain, but I feel some weakness. I had some good legs and look how they are now," said Pele - who played for Brazil when they won the World Cup in 1958, 1962 and 1970 - with some irony.</p>


Brazilian soccer icon Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele, said in an interview that Argentina's Diego Maradona was better on the pitch than his own countryman Lionel Messi and criticized Neymar.

Brazilian soccer icon Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele, said in an interview that Argentina's Diego Maradona was better on the pitch than his own countryman Lionel Messi and criticized Neymar. "It's difficult to defend Neymar for all the things he does outside of soccer. I talked with him, I told him that in soccer, he's got it. He had bad luck because the team didn't win the World Cup and he was branded," Pele told the daily Folha de Sao Paulo. "I was with him twice in Europe. We talked and I told him: 'In soccer, God gave you a gift, but what you did is what made it difficult,'" Pele added. The Brazilian star, however, said that Neymar is a "better player" than Frenchman Kylian Mbappe, his colleague on Paris Saint-Germain and who this year won the World Cup in Russia with the French national team. "I think that Neymar is a better player than he is, but in Europe everyone talks more about Mbappe," he said. In the interview, Pele ranked Barcelona star Lionel Messi beneath Maradona, with whom he said he has a "perfect" relationship after some misunderstandings that the pair dealt with in recent years. "As far as I'm concerned, Maradona was one of the best players ever. If you ask me, 'Was he better than Messi?' Yes, he was. Much better. Beckenbauer, Cruyff are also better. They're also excellent players," he emphasized. The 78-year-old soccer legend also spoke about his own health, saying that he is "100 percent" after undergoing three surgeries in recent years. "I don't feel any more pain, but I feel some weakness. I had some good legs and look how they are now," said Pele - who played for Brazil when they won the World Cup in 1958, 1962 and 1970 - with some irony.

Pele says Maradona is better than Lionel Messi, criticizes Neymar

<p>Former England's professional footballer, David Beckham has turned 43 today and wishes have poured in from family and friends.</p>

<p>Beckham is one of the most iconic sportspersons of the United Kingdom not only by his dribbling skills but also by his stunning looks.</p>

<p>Throughout his career, he played for some very elite clubs like Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, Milan, LA Galaxy and Paris Saint-Germain.</p>

<p>He announced his retirement in May 2013 after a 20-year long career, during which he won 19 major trophies.</p>

<p>Recently, after a four-year wait, he launched a &nbsp;Major League Soccer franchise in Miami after.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On his 43rd birthday, let's Rewind to the time in the 70s, 80s and 90s dominated by Juninho Pernambucano, Michel Platini, Gheorghe Hagi, Ronaldinho and Alessandro Del Piero who were exponents of the free-kick.</p>

<p>Also, decode David Beckham's famous free-kick.</p>

<p><em>Watch the video:</em></p>

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<p>David Beckham in the late 90s and early 2000s is colossus of the free-kick, a player whose dynamic ‘curve’ stunned opponents and mathematicians alike.</p>

<p>Beckham's free-kick against Greece in the 93rd minute at Old Trafford took England to the World Cup 2002, it confirmed Beckham’s status as a master craftsman of the free-kick.<br />
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The Superman-like stunt was definitely a new theory postulated by Beckham. But, was he a mathematician? Guess not, but some physics students have derived a formula to simplify the most famous free kick.</p>

<p><em>The mathematical formula is:</em></p>

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<p>The mathematical formula to 'bend it like Beckham'. (Others)</p>
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<p>Four physics students found that the distance a ball bends as a result of the 'Magnus effect'.&nbsp;<br />
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In this scenario the air travels faster on the left-hand side of the ball because it is travelling in the same direction as the ball spins – it is dragged along by the ball. On the right-hand side, the ball is spinning against the direction of air flow and so the air travels slower over that part of the ball.<br />
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If the velocity of a fluid increases then a drop in pressure results. This means, air pressure drops on the left-hand side of the ball and increases on the right. The pressure difference creates a force acting away from the area of high pressure than the ball moves to the left.<br />
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This phenomenon is responsible for the spinning of the ball and its curving arc as it travels through the air.<br />
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That phenomenon is depended on the above-mentioned formula. Where in the formula, R= Radius of the ball, ρ= Density of the air, &nbsp;ω= Ball's angular velocity, v= Velocity through the air, m= mass and x= The distance travelled by the ball in the direction it was kicked.<br />
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Beckham, of course, had no clue about the ‘formula’ – that is for scientist’s job to decode, he was just practicing his trade.<br />
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So every time you watch the ball hitting the cross-bar or simply curving inside, remember there’s a science to it but don’t tell the players this because they are just displaying their natural gift, a god gifted talent meant to impress the crowd.</p>


David Beckham in the late 90's and early 2000's was a colossus of the free kick, a player whose dynamic curve stunned opponents and mathematicians alike

Former England's professional footballer, David Beckham has turned 43 today and wishes have poured in from family and friends. Beckham is one of the most iconic sportspersons of the United Kingdom not only by his dribbling skills but also by his stunning looks. Throughout his career, he played for some very elite clubs like Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, Milan, LA Galaxy and Paris Saint-Germain. He announced his retirement in May 2013 after a 20-year long career, during which he won 19 major trophies. Recently, after a four-year wait, he launched a Major League Soccer franchise in Miami after. On his 43rd birthday, let's Rewind to the time in the 70s, 80s and 90s dominated by Juninho Pernambucano, Michel Platini, Gheorghe Hagi, Ronaldinho and Alessandro Del Piero who were exponents of the free-kick. Also, decode David Beckham's famous free-kick. Watch the video: David Beckham in the late 90s and early 2000s is colossus of the free-kick, a player whose dynamic ‘curve’ stunned opponents and mathematicians alike. Beckham's free-kick against Greece in the 93rd minute at Old Trafford took England to the World Cup 2002, it confirmed Beckham’s status as a master craftsman of the free-kick. The Superman-like stunt was definitely a new theory postulated by Beckham. But, was he a mathematician? Guess not, but some physics students have derived a formula to simplify the most famous free kick. The mathematical formula is: The mathematical formula to 'bend it like Beckham'. (Others) Four physics students found that the distance a ball bends as a result of the 'Magnus effect'. In this scenario the air travels faster on the left-hand side of the ball because it is travelling in the same direction as the ball spins – it is dragged along by the ball. On the right-hand side, the ball is spinning against the direction of air flow and so the air travels slower over that part of the ball. If the velocity of a fluid increases then a drop in pressure results. This means, air pressure drops on the left-hand side of the ball and increases on the right. The pressure difference creates a force acting away from the area of high pressure than the ball moves to the left. This phenomenon is responsible for the spinning of the ball and its curving arc as it travels through the air. That phenomenon is depended on the above-mentioned formula. Where in the formula, R= Radius of the ball, ρ= Density of the air, ω= Ball's angular velocity, v= Velocity through the air, m= mass and x= The distance travelled by the ball in the direction it was kicked. Beckham, of course, had no clue about the ‘formula’ – that is for scientist’s job to decode, he was just practicing his trade. So every time you watch the ball hitting the cross-bar or simply curving inside, remember there’s a science to it but don’t tell the players this because they are just displaying their natural gift, a god gifted talent meant to impress the crowd.

Decoding David Beckham's famous free kick on his 43rd birthday

<p>Mauricio Pochettino, a former Argentine and current&nbsp;manager of Tottenham Hotspur is not making any excuses on the busy schedule, as they will be playing four matches in a stretch of only ten days beginning with the trip to Selhurst Park on Sunday to take on Crystal Palace. Spurs then meet Rochdale on their FA Cup fifth-round replay three days later, before facing Huddersfield Town on Saturday 3rd March, before the second leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie against Juventus at Wembley four days after that.</p>

<p>In an interview, manager Pochettino said, &quot;I think the team is ready. I think that nearly all the players are fit to compete and available to be selected and that&#39;s an advantage and we understand that it&#39;s an advantage.&quot;</p>

<p>&quot;And of course I think we are capable to cope with the busy, busy fixture (list) and nothing to complain about that.&quot;</p>

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<p>Pochettino waxed lyrically about the form of his Belgian midfielder Moussa Dembele who has been attracting rave reviews for his recent performances.</p>

<p>Manager Mauricio Pochettino comparing midfielder Mousa Dembele to Diego Maradona said that some people used my words to describe him as a &quot;genius of football.&quot;</p>

<p>&quot;For me, he&#39;s this type of player that - I think I told you and it&#39;s in the book that says for me, I put him next to Ronaldinho, (Diego) Maradona, (Jay-Jay) Okocha.&quot;</p>

<p>&quot;Players that I had the luck to play with them and I think for me he&#39;s one of the unbelievable talents in the history of football.&quot;</p>

<p>Currently, Tottenham stands at fifth rank in the Premier League table but only four points away from second-placed Manchester United.</p>

<p>They are unbeaten in their last 14 matches in all competitions - their last defeat coming at Manchester City on 16th December.</p>

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Manager Mauricio Pochettino comparing midfielder Mousa Dembele to Diego Maradona said that some people used my words to describe him as a "genius of football"

Mauricio Pochettino, a former Argentine and current manager of Tottenham Hotspur is not making any excuses on the busy schedule, as they will be playing four matches in a stretch of only ten days beginning with the trip to Selhurst Park on Sunday to take on Crystal Palace. Spurs then meet Rochdale on their FA Cup fifth-round replay three days later, before facing Huddersfield Town on Saturday 3rd March, before the second leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie against Juventus at Wembley four days after that. In an interview, manager Pochettino said, "I think the team is ready. I think that nearly all the players are fit to compete and available to be selected and that's an advantage and we understand that it's an advantage." "And of course I think we are capable to cope with the busy, busy fixture (list) and nothing to complain about that." ???? ????️ Mauricio's Minute! ⏱️ ⚽️ @CPFC ???? Roy Hodgson ???? Team news #COYS pic.twitter.com/im0iPrX52v — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 23, 2018 × Pochettino waxed lyrically about the form of his Belgian midfielder Moussa Dembele who has been attracting rave reviews for his recent performances. Manager Mauricio Pochettino comparing midfielder Mousa Dembele to Diego Maradona said that some people used my words to describe him as a "genius of football." "For me, he's this type of player that - I think I told you and it's in the book that says for me, I put him next to Ronaldinho, (Diego) Maradona, (Jay-Jay) Okocha." "Players that I had the luck to play with them and I think for me he's one of the unbelievable talents in the history of football." Currently, Tottenham stands at fifth rank in the Premier League table but only four points away from second-placed Manchester United. They are unbeaten in their last 14 matches in all competitions - their last defeat coming at Manchester City on 16th December.

Moussa Dembele as good as Ronaldinho and Maradona: Mauricio Pochettino

<p>Argentina football legend Diego Maradona was unable to travel to Dubai because his passport was &quot;stolen&quot;, the World Cup winner&#39;s lawyer said.<br />
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&quot;They (Buenos Aires airport authorities) told him his passport&nbsp;had been reported as stolen despite Diego holding it in his hands!&quot; Diego Morla, Maradona&#39;s lawyer said.<br />
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&quot;Diego is really surprised by this saga, which has strangely happened right after he criticised the government,&quot; Morla told AFP.<br />
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Maradona had recently slammed the new government. He had said the country had fallen to its knees ever since the Mauricio Macri administration had come to power.<br />
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&quot;Logically, I&#39;d like for Macri to turn things around and give some joy to the people, but for now all I see is firings,&quot; Maradona had told Argentina&#39;s radio La Red.&nbsp;<br />
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The football legend was unable to travel to the Middle East despite him carrying his passport with him

Argentina football legend Diego Maradona was unable to travel to Dubai because his passport was "stolen", the World Cup winner's lawyer said. "They (Buenos Aires airport authorities) told him his passport had been reported as stolen despite Diego holding it in his hands!" Diego Morla, Maradona's lawyer said. "Diego is really surprised by this saga, which has strangely happened right after he criticised the government," Morla told AFP. Maradona had recently slammed the new government. He had said the country had fallen to its knees ever since the Mauricio Macri administration had come to power. "Logically, I'd like for Macri to turn things around and give some joy to the people, but for now all I see is firings," Maradona had told Argentina's radio La Red. (WION with inputs from AFP)

Maradona denied Dubai travel over 'stolen' passport

Argentinian football legend Diego Armando Maradona urged Lionel Messi not to follow through on his vow to quit the national team after its defeat in the Copa America Centenario.<br />
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&quot;Messi has to stay in the national team. He has to stay because he still has playing days ahead of him,&quot; Maradona was quoted as saying by the Argentinian online newspaper <em>La Nacion</em>.<br />
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&quot;He will go to Russia in form to be world champion&quot; at the 2018 World Cup, he added.<br />
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Messi, 29, told reporters in the US he had decided to quit after Argentina&#39;s defeat on penalties to Chile on Sunday.<br />
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He is widely rated as the best player in the world, but it was his fourth defeat in an international final with the Argentinian jersey.<br />
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The 1986 World Cup winner Maradona, 55, blamed Argentina&#39;s recent lack of trophies on the Argentina Footbal Association.<br />
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He accused them of not supporting Messi and letting him take the blame for Sunday&#39;s defeat to cover up their shortcomings in managing the sport.<br />
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&quot;The lads have to be supported more to help him take the team forward,&quot; Maradona was quoted saying. &quot;Those who are saying he should quit are doing it so that we won&#39;t see what a disaster Argentinian football has become,&quot; he added.<br />
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El Pibe de Oro urges Lionel Messi to keep playing on the national team and blames the Argentina Football Association for the recent defeats

Argentinian football legend Diego Armando Maradona urged Lionel Messi not to follow through on his vow to quit the national team after its defeat in the Copa America Centenario. "Messi has to stay in the national team. He has to stay because he still has playing days ahead of him," Maradona was quoted as saying by the Argentinian online newspaper La Nacion. "He will go to Russia in form to be world champion" at the 2018 World Cup, he added. Messi, 29, told reporters in the US he had decided to quit after Argentina's defeat on penalties to Chile on Sunday. He is widely rated as the best player in the world, but it was his fourth defeat in an international final with the Argentinian jersey. The 1986 World Cup winner Maradona, 55, blamed Argentina's recent lack of trophies on the Argentina Footbal Association. He accused them of not supporting Messi and letting him take the blame for Sunday's defeat to cover up their shortcomings in managing the sport. "The lads have to be supported more to help him take the team forward," Maradona was quoted saying. "Those who are saying he should quit are doing it so that we won't see what a disaster Argentinian football has become," he added. (AFP)

Maradona: Messi has to stay

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