Maradona passes away at 60

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Maradona passes away at 60
Diego Maradona

New Delhi (NVI): Football legend Diego Maradona today passed away due to cardiac arrest. He was 60.

A magician at the game, Maradona had an emergency operation for a subdural hematoma earlier this month, which is an accumulation of blood between a membrane and his brain.

Regarded as as one of the greatest footballers of all time, Maradona helped Argentina win the World Cup in 1986. He was also responsible for the infamous ‘Hand of God’ that eliminated England from the 1986 tournament.

His fans all over the world paid tributes to the soccer legend. Maradona had celebrated his 60th birthday on October 30.

-ARK