Football icon Diego Maradona has passed away aged 60 after suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest on Wednesday.
Maradona underwent surgery
earlier this month to remove a blood clot from his brain.
He was released from the clinic in Buenos Aires two weeks
ago.
Maradona is widely recognised as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
His professional career spanned 21 years with his crowning
moment coming at the 1986 World Cup as he led Argentina to glory.
Maradona began his career at Argentinos Juniors before
moving on to Boca Junior where he was quickly picked up by Barcelona.
Just two seasons were spent at the Nou Camp though before he
made the move to his beloved Napoli.
It was in Italy where Maradona was starting tone recognised
as one of the greatest of all time.
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