Football legend Diego Maradona has died, several news channels reports.
The Argentinian player, who recently went through brain surgery, reportedly died of cardiac arrest at his home in Tigre, Argentina.
Fans share some of Maradona's greatest moments on social media
Maradona started his career just before his 16th birthday and have led his teams to great victories.Football fans and fans of the player known for the famous ‘Hand of God’ goal against England in the 1986 World Cup shared their grief as well as clips of some of Maradona's greatest moments on social media.
Diego Maradona has passed away at the age of 60
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) November 25, 2020
RIP ??
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Diego Maradona after his testimonial in 2001.
— The Blizzard (@blzzrd) November 25, 2020
“Football is the most beautiful sport in the world. If a person messes up, football doesn’t have to pay. I messed up, and I paid. But the ball... The ball does not stain.”pic.twitter.com/SdJcSq1peU
We have lost a true footballing genius.
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) November 25, 2020
An artist. An icon. One of the greatest to ever play the game.
RIP Diego Maradona (1960-2020)
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A deeply flawed man but he had a mastery over a Football that may never be equalled. Absolute genius. RIP Diego Armando Maradona. https://t.co/VgdNPIahY6
— Arlo White (@arlowhite) November 25, 2020
This video of Diego Maradona sums him up best - A man of divine footballing gifts, a carefree attitude and a desire to entertain the fans wherever he went.
— ExpectedChelsea (@ExpectedChelsea) November 25, 2020
Rest in peace.
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?? Throwback to Maradona's last ever professional game, back in 1997.
— SPORF (@Sporf) November 25, 2020
? Look how adored he was by the fans. A true icon.
? Rest in peace, Diego. pic.twitter.com/roNlBNPEVb
The soccer world has lost a legend in Diego Maradona, who has died at the age of 60.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) November 25, 2020
He played in 4 World Cups with Argentina, leading them to a title in 1986 while winning the Golden Ball.
He won 9 club titles, including leading Napoli to its 1st league title in 1986-87. pic.twitter.com/RT0o5TBICR
Rest in peace, legend.