According to reports in his homeland, the former attacking midfielder and manager had a cardiac arrest at home.
Affectionately known as ‘Diego’, he played football for Boca Juniors, Napoli and Barcelona among others.
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He was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century award
He is also famous for his role in the “Hand of God” goal that eliminated England from the 1986 tournament. (THE HERALD)
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