A 16-year-old Maradona warms up in Buenos Aires in 1977. The retired midfielder was considered one of the greatest players of his time when he led Argentina to the World Cup in 1986 as captain. Social worker Rosa Noemà Monje, 63, said she and others overseeing health protocols understood the emotion of the moment. If there's one place outside Argentina that will likely match the outpouring of grief for footballer Maradona's death, it's Naples. Maradona married Claudia Villafañe in 1984. People gather to mourn the death of soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona, outside the Diego Amrando Maradona stadium, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, November 25, 2020. Among those present were the renowned barrabravas fans of Boca Juniors, one of his former clubs. Who speaks of Maradona also speaks of Argentina," de Lima told The Associated Press. A woman walks past a Maradona mural in San Justo, Argentina, in October 2020. Paris Saint-Germain and France striker Kylian Mbappé changed his Twitter picture to one of Maradona and, Barcelona, one of Maradona's former clubs, also. Meanwhile, UEFA president Aleksander Äeferin said a minute's silence would be observed ahead of all European matches this week in honor of the Argentine. The cause of death was an "acute secondary lung edema to exacerbated chronic heart failure," the source said. Maradona began his professional career ⦠After news of his death emerged, at 22:00 on Wednesday (01:00 GMT) - an hour chosen to match the number on his shirt - stadiums across Argentina switched on their floodlights to honour his memory. I keep all the beautiful moments lived with him and I wanted to send my condolences and best wishes to all of his friends and family," Messi wrote on Instagram. Juan Pablo Varsky, Matias Grez, Aleks Klosok, Claudia Dominguez, Tatiana Arias and Ignacio Grimaldi contributed reporting. They had two daughters together before divorcing in 2004. Coming as tragic news for all football fans around the globe, legendary Argentina footballer and former FIFA World Cup winner Diego Maradona passed away on Wednesday. Maradona gives instructions to Argentina star Lionel Messi during a match at the 2010 World Cup. Fellow Argentine Lionel Messi, whom many saw as the modern-day Maradona, said it was a "very sad day.". It is now known as the "Hand of God" goal after Maradona said he hit the ball a little with his head "and a little with the hand of God. Others, mindful of Maradona's often tense relationship with the press, insulted journalists. Updated 0422 GMT (1222 HKT) November 26, 2020. Other Argentine footballers, such as Boca Juniorsâ Carlos Tévez, showed up, too. Diego Maradona passed away on Wednesday at the age of 60, though the Argentina and Napoli idol seemed to pack in enough action into his six decades to fill 10 regular lives. Fans took to the streets across Argentina and in Naples on Wednesday to pay tribute to their hero. Argentina's President Alberto Fernandez said: "Diego was Argentina in the world. You were the greatest of all. âHe made Argentina be recognized all over the world. Diego Maradona is carried around the field after leading Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup final. He leaves too soon, but leaves a legacy without limits and a void that will never be filled. Open visitation started at 6:15 a.m. local time after a few hours of privacy for family and close friends.The first to bid farewell were his daughters and close family members. CNN Sans ⢠& © 2016 Cable News Network. Maradona's lawyer Matias Morla earlier told CNN that the star had died of cardiac arrest. 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Maradona's last managerial job was with Argentine club Gimnasia y Esgrima. As per international media reports, Maradona died at his home in Buenos Aires just days after turning 60. Diego Maradona, who captained the 1986 World Cup-winning team, died from a heart attack at the age of 60 on Wednesday. Many fans proudly displayed Maradona tattoos. Both had a Boca Juniors shirt and an Argentinian flag on their shoulders. "We came to say goodbye to a great that gave us a lot of joy," one mourner said. ", In the same match against England, Maradona scored another goal that would go down in history. Widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers to play the beautiful game, Maradona was 60 when he died after reportedly suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest. A man waves a t shirt with a picture of Diego Maradona as fans wait to enter the Government House to pay tribute to the late football legend in Buenos Aires, on Nov. 26, 2020. Maradona died on Wednesday of a heart attack in a house outside Buenos Aires where he recovered from a brain operation on Nov. 3. Some threw bottles and pieces of metal fencing at police near the Casa Rosada in the heart of Buenos Aires. Dozens of other shirts of different soccer teams tossed in by weeping visitors were scattered on and around the casket. "A very sad day for all Argentines and for football. During his time in Italy, he came into contact with the Camorra -- the Neapolitan mafia -- and struggled with addiction. READ: The tormented genius who became one of football's greatest players, READ: Maradona autographs shirt to help poor district of Buenos Aires. Maradona broke into professional soccer with Boca Juniors but went on to play for leading European clubs such as Barcelona and Napoli. It is an increasingly common problem that can be fatal. Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has passed away at the age of 60 after suffering a heart attack. He started from his own half, dribbling past many English defenders on his way to scoring what was later called "The Goal of the Century.". The lines started forming outside the Casa Rosada only hours after Maradonaâs death was confirmed and grew to several blocks. Regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the game, Maradona became a household name after inspiring his country to World Cup glory in 1986. Argentina began three days of mourning on Thursday following the death of football legend Diego Maradona. Maradona addresses the media after Argentina dropped him from the 1994 World Cup team. Maradona was back for his fourth World Cup in 1994, but it wasn't for long. He died of a heart attack at his home, according to the BBC. President Alberto Fernandez has already declared three days of mourning to honor Maradona -- a national hero in Argentina and widely regarded as one of the greatest football players ⦠Maradona, attending the 2018 World Cup as a fan, celebrates an Argentina goal in St. Petersburg, Russia. Thank you for having existed,". BUENOS AIRES â Tens of thousands of fans eager to honor Diego Maradona lined up to file past the coffin of Argentina's most iconic soccer star on Thursday, some confronting police who tried to maintain order at the country's presidential mansion. His glittering career was also marked by numerous controversies and his notorious lifestyle led to alcoholism and addiction. Maradona is carried by fans after leading Buenos Aires club Boca Juniors to a championship in 1981. Buenos Aires (CNN)Argentina soccer legend Diego Maradona, who has died aged 60, succumbed to heart failure, a source from the Argentinian Justice Ministry present at the time of his autopsy told CNN en Español on Wednesday. Tens of thousands of fans, many weeping but eager to honor Diego Maradona, filed past the coffin of Argentina's most iconic soccer star on Thursday. While his performances on the pitch dazzled, Maradona faced a number of demons off it. Maradona takes on the Belguim defence during the 1982 World Cup. REUTERS/Martin Villar Maradona celebrates a teammate's goal during the 1990 World Cup. Earlier this month, Maradona had successfully undergone surgery for a blood clot on his brain. The team advanced to the quarterfinals before being eliminated by Germany. Maradona, as manager of Argentina's national team, is greeted by schoolchildren before the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Crowds line Buenos Aires streets to pay respects to Maradona, Soccer superstar Diego Maradona dies at age 60. Diego Maradona's death last month shook the world of sport in a year which began with the tragic loss of basketball hero Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash.We take a look at some of the sporting figures who passed away in 2019:Diego Maradona, 60Maradona's death brought Argentina to a ⦠Maradona, playing for Barcelona, dribbles past Manchester United players in 1984. Maradona and Pelé hold "Sports Oscar" trophies in 1987. Many of those in line to enter the Casa Rosada wore masks because of the Covid-19 pandemic, but they struggled to keep social distancing. Fans worldwide paid tribute and Argentina was in mourning on Thursday after Diego Maradona, one of the greatest footballers of all time, died aged 60 ⦠Argentina defeated West Germany at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Maradona will lie in honor for public viewing at Argentina's presidential palace, Casa Rosada, according to a statement published by the country's official news agency, Telam. People gather to mourn the death of soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona, outside the Diego Armando Maradona stadium, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, November 25, 2020. Argentine footballing legend Diego Armando Maradona has passed away at the age of 60 years. The Argentine Football Association confirmed news of Maradonaâs passing on Twitter Wednesday. Then came former teammates of the 1986 World Cup-winning squad, including Oscar Ruggeri. "The Argentine Football Association, through its President Claudio Tapia, expresses its deepest sorrow for the death of our legend, Diego Armando Maradona. Jana, who Maradona recognized as his daughter only a few years ago, also attended the funeral. He took center stage at the tournament with a memorable performance against England where he scored an iconic goal that he later described as the "Hand of God.". Maradona ended his playing career back in Argentina, returning to Boca. Maradona, an outspoken leftist who had an image of Argentine Revolutionary Che Guevara tattooed on one bicep, was a friend of the Madres and of ⦠In October 2008, Maradona was named head coach of Argentina's national team, taking them to the quarterfinals of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, where they lost 4-0 to Germany. Later came Verónica Ojeda, also his ex-wife, with their son, Dieguito Fernando. The diminutive forward out-jumped legendary keeper Peter Shilton and punched the ball into the net. Meanwhile, Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo said goodbye to an "eternal genius. Maradona kisses his Boca Juniors teammate Claudio Caniggia after a goal against rival River Plate in 1996. He won two Serie A titles with the Italian side which tweeted "Forever. He remained idolized in the soccer-mad nation as the âPibe de Oroâ or âGolden Boy.â. âI told him: to victory always, Diego," Monje said as she wept. He failed a drug test in 1991 and received a 15-month ban from the game. A Maradona documentary was making its premiere at the festival. In 1991, Maradona tested positive for cocaine use and was banned for the sport for 15 months. Police tried to limit the number of mourners lined up outside after learning that Maradonaâs family asked authorities to end the wake at 4 p.m., Argentine news ⦠Maradona, who was released from hospital earlier this month after an emergency operation for a blood clot on the brain, suffered a heart attack at home. Maradonaâs soccer genius, personal struggles and plain-spoken personality resonated deeply with Argentines. Soccer-stand insults chanted by the funeral crowd echoed that nationalist pride: âThe one who doesnât jump is English,â âBrazilian, Brazilian, you are so bitter, Maradona is bigger than Pelé.â, Many Argentines deeply sympathized with the struggles of a man who rose from poverty to fame and wealth and fell into abuse of drug, drink and food. Buenos Aires (CNN) Argentina soccer legend Diego Maradona, who has died aged 60, succumbed to heart failure, a source from the Argentinian ⦠Rest in peace, ace. The 1986 World Cup-winner was 60-years-old. You will never be forgotten," Ronaldo wrote on, FIFA President Gianni Infantino called Maradona "simply immense" and said "he deserves our eternal gratitude.". He was 60 years old. Argentina Football Association president Claudio Tapia also expressed his âdeep griefâ after learning the news. Maradona ties his shoelaces before a friendly game against West Germany in 1987. âWe told him we love him, that he was the greatest," they said at the same time. His ex-wife Claudia Villafañe came with Maradona's daughters Dalma and Gianinna. IE 11 is not supported. âIt is impossible to ask them to distance. Maradona holds his daughters Dalma and Giannina in 1989. The first fan to visit was Nahuel de Lima, 30, using crutches to move because of a disability. Fans blew kisses as they passed Maradona's wooden casket in the main lobby of the presidential building, some strike their chests with closed fists and shouting, âLetâs go, Diego.â. Despite the obvious handball, the goal was allowed to stand because the referee did not see the foul. He led an underdog team to glory in the 1986 World Cup, winning the title after scoring two astonishing goals in a semifinal match against England, thrilling a country that felt humiliated by its loss against the British in the recent Falklands war and that was still recovering from the brutal military dictatorship. Argentina's 1986 World Cup hero Diego Maradona has died. Football legend Diego Maradona, one of the greatest players of all time, has died at the age of 60. "You took us to the top of the world. Widely considered as the greatest player to ever play the game of ⦠Argentina captain Lionel Messi has paid his respects to countryman and fellow football icon Diego Maradona after his death at the age of 60 following a heart attack. A man waves a t shirt with a picture of Diego Maradona as fans wait to enter the Government House to pay tribute to the late football legend in Buenos Aires, on Nov. 26, 2020. The casket was covered in an Argentine flag and the No. Monje also paid her last tribute to Maradona. 10 shirt he famously wore for the national team. Maradona is joined by his wife, Claudia, and their daughters Giannina, left, and Dalma while celebrating his 35th birthday in 1995. Here, he is seen before a match in January 2020. A few months after that, he made his international debut with Argentina's national team. The Argentine Football Association confirmed Maradona's death on Wednesday and posted a short message on its social media platforms. You made us feel incredibly happy. Heart failure is a chronic condition that gradually damages the heart's ability to pump blood. Argentina advanced to the final but lost to West Germany. Later in the game he scored one of the best goals in history after weaving his way past seven English defenders. Thousands of people have been mourning the former Naples star Maradona, after news of his sudden death. The official autopsy results have yet to be released. While his influence on soccer will never be forgotten, Maradona transcended the sport. A nomadic managerial career followed his playing years, taking him from Argentina to Mexico and the United Arab Emirates. Argentina's president has said there will be three days of national mourning following the death of the country's most famous footballer. Maradona finished out his playing career at Boca, where he starred in the early 1980s before moving to Europe. Maradona meets another famous Argentine, Pope Francis, in 2014. Officers at one point used tear gas to try to control them. Argentina football legend Maradona dies age 60 World Cup-winner Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60, his longtime lawyer and agent Matias Morla ⦠"Our silence, our tears, our pain is the only thing we are feeling deep inside us at this time," he said. "He leaves us but he doesn't go anywhere because Diego is eternal. 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