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Diego Maradona Dies: Global Soccer Icon Of Argentina, Napoli & Barcelona Fame Was 60

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Global soccer icon Diego Maradona has died aged 60 after suffering a heart attack at his Buenos Aires home.The former attacking midfielder and manager had successful surgery on a brain blood clot earlier in November and it was announced he was then to be treated for alcohol dependency.One of the greatest players of all time, the diminutive forward was captain when Argentina won the 1986 World Cup, producing a series of captivating performances, including two famous goals against England: one a remarkable solo effort, and the other the notorious “hand of god” as Maradona described it.Maradona, who was well known for battling personal demons of alcohol and substance addiction, was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the 20th

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