Soccer legend Diego Maradona has passed away at the age of 60 after suffering a cardiac arrest, according to Argentinian media reports.
The football legend had a heart attack at his home just two weeks after leaving hospital where he underwent surgery on a blot clot in his brain.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, Maradona’s professional career spanned 21 years with his crowning moment coming at the 1986 World Cup as he led Argentina to glory.
Maradona was responsible for the infamous ‘Hand of God’ that eliminated England from the 1986 tournament.
The Argentine news outlet Clarin broke the news on Wednesday afternoon UK time, describing the news of Maradona’s passing as having a ‘worldwide impact’.
