Argentinian soccer legend Diego Maradona has passed away.
Earlier this month it was reported that the legend had underwent surgery for a bloodclot on his brain. It would appear that the cause of death was due to a heart attack. Maradona passed away at his home in Tigre, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Multiple news outlets reported the legends passing and the soccer world has sent an outpouring of condolences as well as tributes.
Teams pay tribute to Diego Maradona with a minute’s silence before today’s Champions League kickoffs ? pic.twitter.com/H1NRQBCZio
— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 25, 2020
Argentina’s president has declared three days of national mourning following the death of Diego Maradona pic.twitter.com/t6XZLiVUmI
— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 25, 2020
Diego Maradona was one of the greatest to ever play the game.
This goal in the 1986 World Cup was pure genius ??
(via @Argentina) pic.twitter.com/GCvb8LeeNq
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 25, 2020
Diego Maradona was no doubt one of the greatest soccer players of all-time. Despite his struggles in life, many will remember the man for his accomplishments on and off the field as a player and coach.
What are some of your memories of the legend Diego Maradona?
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