Soccer legend Diego Maradona died on Wednesday. He was 60. Maradona died at his home, and his death is being attributed to a cardiorespiratory issue, according to Clarin.
Maradona had his fair share of health issue recently. Earlier in November he was admitted to a hospital and ended up undergoing emergency brain surgery to treat a blood clot. The surgery was successful and Maradona was released from the hospital.
Maradona will go down as one of the most gifted offensive players that the sport has ever seen. The soccer star led Argentina to a victory in the 1986 World Cup and scored 91 goals during his career with the national team. He is aslo responsible for one of the most memorable goals in the sport's history -- the "Hand of God" goal against England in the 1986 World Cup.
Luis Miguel Echegaray was joined by Andrés Cantor to remember the extraordinary life of Diego Maradona on an emergency episode of the Que Golazo! podcast. Listen below:
He served as a manger following the conclusion of his playing career, coaching the national team. He was coaching Gimnasia de La Plata up until his death.
Former Brazil soccer star and fellow legend Pele was one of many in the sports world that paid tribute to Maradona on Wednesday.
Que notícia triste. Eu perdi um grande amigo e o mundo perdeu uma lenda. Ainda há muito a ser dito, mas por agora, que Deus dê força para os familiares. Um dia, eu espero que possamos jogar bola juntos no céu. pic.twitter.com/6Li76HTikA
— Pelé (@Pele) November 25, 2020
Hoje despeço-me de um amigo e o Mundo despede-se de um génio eterno. Um dos melhores de todos os tempos. Um mágico inigualável. Parte demasiado cedo, mas deixa um legado sem limites e um vazio que jamais será preenchido. Descansa em paz, craque. Nunca serás esquecido.🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/WTS21uxmdL
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) November 25, 2020
Privileged to have met him. Very sad news. RIP Diego Maradona. pic.twitter.com/x2LcIeQPqr
— Harry Kane (@HKane) November 25, 2020
Mon idole est décédée,
— Didier Drogba (@didierdrogba) November 25, 2020
RIP Diego Armando Maradona, my first ever football shirt, the man behind my love for football
Gracias El Pibe 💔
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of footballing great, Diego Maradona, an extraordinarily gifted footballer who transcended the sport.
— Premier League (@premierleague) November 25, 2020
Our thoughts and sincere condolences to Diego’s family, friends and those who knew him. pic.twitter.com/qUyc5BJ1OD
MARADONA RIP🙏🙏🙏🙏
— Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) November 25, 2020
Rest in peace Legend 😢💔🖤 #Maradona pic.twitter.com/garrxEVsF2
— Mohamed ELNeny (@ElNennY) November 25, 2020
Mi piange il cuore, è stato un onore affrontarti, avevi un cuore grande, continuerai a fare magie e a regalare gioia ed emozione per sempre #Maradona Ciao Diego RIP pic.twitter.com/U61pv6QRih
— Franco Baresi (@FBaresi) November 25, 2020