Argentine legend and one of the greatest soccer players of all time, Diego Maradona, has died at the age of 60.
Maradona’s longtime agent Matias Morla confirmed that he died at his home in Buenos Aires after suffering a heart attack.
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez announced that there would be three days of national mourning as the country pays its respects to its beloved athlete. Fernandez also confirmed that Maradona will be given a state funeral and that his body will lie in state at the Casa Rosada government headquarters.
Maradona’s most well-known moment, and one of the most talked-about sequences in the history of professional sports, was when he batted the ball into England’s goal during the 1986 World Cup quarterfinals, often referred to as the “Hand of God” goal.
Argentina won that World Cup in 1986 and reached the finals once again in 1990 with Maradona leading the squad.
He played the height of his club career in Napoli in between 1984 and 1991, winning two Italian league titles with the club.
Maradona played professionally for more than 20 years, captivating fans with his unique style of play and unbelievable, quickness, creativity, and precision.
The soccer great is survived by his longtime partner Veronica Ojeda, two daughters, two sons, and former wife Claudia Villafane.
