Diego maradona
A year of losses: High-profile deaths in 2020
Jobs were lost due to the effects of COVID-19, people’s health took a toll, and many lost family members, friends and even celebrities who they loved.
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Maradona suffered from liver, kidney, heart disorders: report
The toxicology analysis showed there was no alcohol or narcotics in his blood or urine but Maradona was taking anti-depressants, an anti-psychotic drug and various other medication to treat ulcers, convulsions, dependencies and difficulties in expelling waste.
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Adios Maradona and the best ever Bond: Notable deaths in 2020
From legendary actors Kirk Douglas and Sean Connery to matriarch of the US Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsberg, here are some of the notable deaths of 2020.
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Street artist unveils mural to 'Saint' Diego Maradona
Street artist Alfredo Segatori, 50, has painted a huge mural 20 meters high (65 feet) and 40 meters wide in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires to honour the country's favourite son.
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Under-fire Pumas pay low-key tribute to Maradona
In contrast, New Zealand captain Sam Cane laid an All Blacks No.10 jersey emblazoned with Maradona's name in the centre circle ahead of performing their traditional haka.
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Argentine lawmakers seek to name street after Maradona
The new bill also aims to create a "tourist, sporting and cultural circuit" in a 30-block area around the stadium as a "permanent tribute" to Maradona in the area where he got started as a footballer
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Looming Maradona inheritance battle highlights importance of leaving a will
Because iconic Argentine footballer Diego Maradona didn’t leave instructions on how he would like his money to be portioned after his death, this could set the scene for an inheritance dispute.
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Maradona's surgeon responds tearfully to investigation into star's death
A probe was triggered by concerns raised by Maradona's daughters Dalma, Gianinna and Jana over the treatment he received for his heart condition at his home in Tigre, north of Buenos Aires, judicial sources said.
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Maradona's doctor investigated for involuntary manslaughter
The probe was triggered by concerns raised by three of Diego Maradona's daughters Dalma, Giannina and Jana over the treatment he received for his heart condition at his home in Tigre, north of Buenos Aires, judicial sources said.
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Argentina and the football world mourn genius Maradona
Many of the mourners were in tears, and some wore the World Cup winner's number 10 Argentina jersey as they gathered at the Casa Rosada presidential palace in Buenos Aires to see his coffin.
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Maradona in a league of his own - Jomo Sono
Argentina football icon Diego Maradona died on Wednesday at the age of 60 after suffering a heart attack.
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Argentina begins three days of mourning for football icon Maradona
Earlier this month, he underwent surgery to remove a blood clot after a fall but just two weeks later on 25 November, the final whistle blew on the life of one of football's greatest players.
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Diego Maradona - Five of his greatest goals
Here AFP Sport picks five of the best from arguably the greatest footballer to ever play the game:
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Diego Maradona, a divine talent with more than a touch of the devil
While Diego Maradona is remembered for his masterly composure on the ball, he was also famous for his frequent lack of control both on the field and off.
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Football legend Diego Maradona has died
The Argentine World Cup winning captain died of a heart attack, having undergone brain surgery earlier this month.
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Maradona leaves hospital following surgery
Maradona did not speak to the crowd of journalists and chanting fans gathered outside in masks as he left the Olivos clinic in Buenos Aires by ambulance shortly after his doctor Leopoldo Luque told reporters he could go home.
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Maradona undergoes successful brain surgery on blood clot
"We managed to successfully remove the clot. Diego coped well with the surgery," Leopoldo Luque said at the icon's private clinic in the capital Buenos Aires.
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Doctor: Hospitalised Maradona 'weak, tired' but improving
Fans of Argentine top-tier club Gimnasia, where Maradona is coach, flocked to the clinic to leave messages of support for the ailing icon.
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Argentine club makes throne for coach Maradona
Gimnasia y Esgrima will auction the high-backed chair, decked out in the club colours of blue and white and replete with the official crest and initials DM, after each home match.
