World Football great Diego Armando Maradona, who died on Wednesday less than a month after his 60th birthday, was worshipped like a god for his genius with the ball.
Maradona had died after suffering a heart attack at his home in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, those close to him confirmed.
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez declared three days of national mourning.
One of the most gifted football players in history, Maradona’s pinnacle of glory came when he captained Argentina to win the World Cup in 1986 before plunging to misery when he was kicked out the 1994 World Cup for doping.
Retired Brazilian football star Pele was among those who mourned the Argentine player.
