Diego Armando Maradona passed away due to chronic heart failure exacerbated by dilated cardiomyopathy, which triggered pulmonary edema and resulted in a sudden death while he was sleeping. The funeral took place at the Casa Rosada, the seat of the Argentine government, and received state funeral honors, with three days of mourning declared in Argentina.
The football world is celebrating today, as the legendary Diego Armando Maradona would be turning 64 years old. Maradona is remembered as one of the greatest footballers in history, being considered one of the best of all time in his role as a player. His legacy is difficult to erase, leaving an indelible mark on the teams he represented, such as Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla, and Newell’s Old Boys.
With the Argentina National Team, Maradona was a key player, achieving the greatest milestone of his career by winning the World Cup in Mexico 1986, where his talent established him as a global icon. Although he succeeded as a player, his career as a coach was marked by more doubts than successes, mainly working in his home country and also trying his luck in the United Arab Emirates.
Diego Armando Maradona lost his life on November 25, 2020, at the age of 60, surprising his compatriots and the entire world. His departure left a void in football and in the hearts of those who admired him, recalling his passion for the game and his indelible legacy in the history of the sport.
