Diego Maradona: Argentine Football Legend and 1986 World Cup Hero Dies a

Diego Maradona was an Argentine footballer, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history. Born on October 30, 1960, in Lanus, Buenos Aires Province, he rose from poverty and was nicknamed "El Pibe de Oro," the Golden Boy.

Maradona captained Argentina to the 1986 World Cup in Mexico and won the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player. In the quarterfinal against England he scored two goals: the controversial "Hand of God" and a solo run that was later voted FIFA's Goal of the Century. He led Napoli to its first two Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990 and the UEFA Cup in 1989.

Maradona played for Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla and Newell's Old Boys, and won 91 caps for Argentina. He shared the FIFA Player of the Century award with Pele in 2000. He later coached Argentina's national team from 2008 to 2010. He died at a house in Dique Lujan, near Buenos Aires, on November 25, 2020, at age 60.

Achievements: Captained Argentina to the 1986 World Cup, Golden Ball (1986), led Napoli to Serie A titles (1987, 1990), FIFA Player of the Century (2000, shared).

Birth: October 30, 1960 - Lanus, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.

Profession: Footballer and coach.

Interesting Facts: He set world transfer-fee records twice, with Barcelona and Napoli. He was the best-known sports figure in Argentina.