Football legend Diego Maradona dies at 60

 

One of the greatest footballers of all time, Maradona passed away aged 60 after suffering a heart attack in Tigre, Argentina.

Maradona in 1986 led Argentina to a World Cup victory .

Football legend Diego Maradona has died after suffering a heart attack, according to his spokesman.

Local media reported that the 60-year-old passed away on Wednesday in the city of Tigre.

Maradona, who in 1986 led Argentina to a World Cup triumph, had a history of health problems.

Earlier this month, he underwent successful brain surgery for a blood clot in a specialist private clinic in Buenos Aires.