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Breaking: Argentine football legend, Diego Maradona, dies at 60

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A world-class football legend, Diego Maradona, has died at the age of 60 after suffering a cardiac arrest.

The Argentine had a heart attack at his home just two weeks after leaving hospital where he underwent surgery on a blot clot in his brain.

Maradona, regarded as one of the greatest footballers of our time had, helped Argentina to win the World Cup in 1986, reaching the pinnacle of his illustrious career.

He played club football for Boca Juniors, Napoli and Barcelona among others and was adored by millions for his brilliant skills.

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