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You can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Controversial football legend Diego Maradona was one of the greatest players in the history of the game - but vilified in England after his 'Hand of God' goal at the 1986 World Cup.
He played for clubs including Barcelona and Napoli but admitted to struggling with a cocaine addiction that led to serious health problems and weight gain. He had managerial experience with Argentina, Fujairah and Dorados.
Maradona died of a heart attack in November 2020. He was 60-years-old.