Maradona

Diego Maradona was a world-renowned Argentine professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history. He was known for his exceptional dribbling, vision, and playmaking, and is most famous for leading Argentina to victory in the 1986 FIFA World Cup.

Why it’s in the news: He is in the news due to ongoing legal proceedings and new testimonies regarding the circumstances surrounding his death in 2020.

Latest on Maradona

• Doctors ignored ‘warning signs’ before Maradona’s death, court hears
• Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball heads to US auction
• Maradona bloated, bedridden and resigned before death, says icon's masseur

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