Legendary Argentine footballer Diego Maradona has died of a heart attack today. Argentine media confirmed the news. Earlier, he was ill for several days.
Maradona died at his home in Tigre. He was 80 years old at the time of his death. Maradona returned home from hospital last month. He underwent emergency brain surgery at a hospital in Buenos Aires. Clots clotted to the brain were removed.
At that time, Maradona had a serious problem with drug addiction. He was taken to a drug rehabilitation center in Tigre for rehabilitation.
According to the Argentine media 'TYC Sports', he had a heart attack this afternoon local time. The legend could not survive this illness. Clarin also confirmed the news of Maradona's death.
Maradona has given Argentina a memorable season for Italian club Napoli, in addition to winning the 198 World Cup almost alone. Maradona has twice won the Serie A and UEFA Cup with Napoli.
The Argentine legend is one of the best footballers of all time. When asked who is the best of all time, the football world is divided with Maradona.
The Argentine Football Association mourns Maradona's death by tweeting, "Argentine Football Association and President Claudio Tapia are deeply saddened by the death of our legend Diego Armando Maradona. You will always be in our hearts.
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