Beijing, November 26( China News Service) -- On the 25th local time, according to a number of Argentine media reports, legendary star Diego Maradona died of a sudden heart attack at home at the age of 60. The Argentine national team subsequently confirmed the news.
Maradona is a world-renowned footballer and coach. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in October 1960, he led Argentina to the World Cup in June 1986 and Maradona again in July 1990, but lost to Germany in the final and finished runner-up.
Maradona also achieved great results at the club, leading Napoli to two Victory League titles in 1987 and 1990, as well as the UEFA Cup and the Coppa Italia. In 2001 Maradona was named the best player of the 20th century.
In fact, before retiring from playing, Maradona had coached the team many times. After officially announcing his retirement in 1997, Maradona devoted himself to coaching and in 2008 became the head coach of the Argentine national team.
On November 25, local time, the legendary star Maradona died of illness, and the fans of Naples, Italy spontaneously kept vigil for him, from 1984 to 1992, Maradona brought two Serie A championship trophies and two Italian cups to Napoli.
However, after retiring from the army, Maradona's physical problems frequently attracted attention from the outside world, he suffered from serious health problems in 2000 and 2004, but after successful weight loss in 2005, he returned to the public eye as a healthy person.
Maradona just celebrated his 60th birthday on the 30th of last month. On the 4th of this month, Maradona underwent surgery for cerebral hematoma, which was said to be successful, and Maradona was subsequently discharged from the hospital for home recuperation. On the morning of the 25th local time, Maradona had a cardiac arrest at home, and a number of ambulances rushed to the treatment, but eventually died due to ineffective treatment.
Argentina's presidential palace announced that there will be three days of national mourning across the country because of Maradona's death.
Maradona's death sparked a huge response in world football. "Ball King" Bailey said that the loss of a great friend, the world lost a legend. Current world star Lionel Messi, who is seen as Maradona's successor to Argentina, said it was a sad day for Argentines and for football.
Maradona also had an indissoluble relationship with China during his lifetime, visiting China many times and receiving visiting Chinese teams in Argentina. The Chinese Football Association issued a tribute to the best player of the 20th century and the winner of the World Cup, Maradona has made great contributions to world football and brought indelible good memories to Chinese fans, Maradona's departure has made all people who love football extremely sad, and paid tribute to Maradona's brilliant football career! (End)
Source: China News Network