Diego Maradona
Ex-Argentina footballer Diego Maradona died of a heart attack. The cause of death of the former player was revealed by his lawyer, reports the publication Clarin.
According to the newspaper, Maradona suffered cardiac arrest and was taken to hospital in serious condition on November 25.
Previously, he was hospitalized with a cerebral hemorrhage, but on November 11, Maradona was discharged from the hospital after surgery. The ex-football player's entourage denied rumors about the coronavirus. It was noted that he suffered from depression.
Three days of mourning has been declared in Argentina.
Since September 2019, Maradona has been working in Argentina. The specialist was headed by Gimnasia and Esgrim, a representative of the elite division of the national championship. Despite the unsuccessful 2019/2020 season, the coach's contract was renewed.
Prior to that, Maradona worked in Mexico, where he headed the Dorados club. Also in the track record of the specialist and the leadership of the Argentina national team. Together with the team, he reached the quarterfinals of the 2010 World Cup.
As a footballer, Maradona is known for his performances for Barcelona, Napoli and Newells Old Boys. As part of the Argentina national team, he became world champion in 1986. Considered one of the greatest players in football history.
