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Messi honors Maradona on fifth anniversary of his death

Lionel Messi posted an Instagram photo with Diego Maradona from the 2010 World Cup to remember the Argentine legend who passed away five years ago.


Messi honors Maradona on fifth anniversary of his death

Buenos Aires, November 25 (NA) – Argentine captain Lionel Messi shared an image on his social media to remember Diego Armando Maradona on the fifth anniversary of his death.

According to the Argentine News Agency, the current Inter Miami player posted a photo from 2010 on his Instagram Stories. The picture was taken during the World Cup in South Africa, where he hugged the then-coach of the Argentina national team.

The '10' was very affectionate with Messi, as he returned the hug and gave him a kiss on the cheek amidst the celebration during the world championship in the African country.

Five years have passed since the death of Diego Armando Maradona

Five years have passed since the death of the star and popular idol Diego Armando Maradona, due to a cardiac decompensation that caused pulmonary edema.

Maradona died on November 25, 2020, at the age of 60, due to the aforementioned condition. His death occurred at his home in a gated community in the Buenos Aires Aires municipality of Tigre.