Legendary Maradona has passed away at the age of 60.

Legendary Maradona passed away at the age of 60 due to a heart attack. He was hospitalized in early November, a few days after his birthday celebration, due to fatigue and low spirits. In late October, while coaching the Gymnasia team, Maradona felt unwell and had to leave the field in the first half. Tests revealed a blood clot in Maradona's brain, and he subsequently underwent successful surgery.

On November 11th, Maradona was discharged from the hospital to receive outpatient treatment at his home in Tigres, north of Buenos Aires (Argentina). However, on Monday morning, Maradona suffered cardiac arrest, and despite the doctors' best efforts, they could not save him. At the time of Maradona's death, four ambulances arrived at his home.

The announcement on the Argentine Football Association's homepage stated: "Through President Claudio Tapia, we express our deepest condolences on the passing of legend Diego Armando Maradona. He will forever remain in the hearts of all."

Maradona has been battling illness for many years. His heart and liver suffered extensive damage, a consequence of years of drug and alcohol use. Famous for his talent but also for his flaws, Maradona was suspended for 15 months in 1991 after being found guilty of cocaine use. At the 1994 World Cup, he was dropped from the national team for testing positive for a banned substance and has been banned from international competition ever since.

Maradona, nicknamed "The Golden Boy," is considered one of the two greatest legends in world football, alongside the legendary Pele. He participated in four World Cups and received numerous prestigious awards, including the Player of the Century award voted on online and ranking second in World Soccer's list of the 100 greatest players of the 20th century, only behind Pele.

Maradona won numerous titles with Boca Juniors, Barcelona, ​​and Napoli during his career. He made 91 appearances for the Argentine national team, scoring 34 goals, leading Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup and winning the "Best Player" award. His first goal against England in the quarter-finals of that tournament was scored with his hand, later dubbed "The Hand of God." His second goal, a 60-meter dribble past six English players, is considered the Goal of the Century.

Huong Thao