Former Argentina legend, Diego Maradona, one of the greatest footballershas passed away at age 60.
Several reports state that the legendary player suffered a ‘cardiac arrest’ and died in his home in the San Andres neighborhood of Buenos Aires, a month after he underwent brain surgery.
The 1986 World Cup winner had an emergency operation for a subdural hematoma, which is an accumulation of blood between a membrane and his brain earlier in November.
Maradona was initially admitted to another clinic in La Plata with signs of depression, anemia and dehydration, before being moved to Olivos when the subdural hematoma was discovered.
Maradona’s personal doctor, neurologist Leopoldo Luque said an accident likely caused the subdural hematoma but that Maradona did not recall any falls or mishaps.
Maradona felt ill on October 30 while coaching first-division team Gimnasia y Esgrima and left before half time.
The former Boca Juniors, Barcelona and Napoli star has had addiction problems in the past and his lawyer announced he was to be treated for alcohol dependency.
The Argentine national team’s official Twitter account confirmed the news on Wednesday, paying tribute to one of the nation’s favourite footballing sons.
“You will be eternal in every heart of the football world,” the message stated as it bade farewell to the superstar.
One of the greatest players of all time, Maradona was captain when Argentina won the 1986 World Cup, producing a series of sublime individual performances.
He is fondly remembered for his famous ‘Hand of God’ goal which eliminated England from that tournament en-route to victory.
He played for Barcelona and achieved league success with Italian side Napoli, winning the Serie A title in 1987 and 1990, along with an Italian Cup in 1987 and a Uefa Cup in 1991.
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