Diego Maradona breaks down in plea for food supply toward those affected by COVID-19

Argentina great Diego Maradona was spotted in an emotional video recently, pleading people to send food supplies for those affected by coronavirus crisis in Argentina. video, in which Diego Maradona breaks down, was circulating around social media. Diego Maradona also recalled his tough childhood and upbringing at Villa Fiorito in Argentina with a crack in his voice toward  end of 30-second video.

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Diego Maradona breaks down in video pleading for help

video in which Diego Maradona breaks down was published by Corazones Solidarios, a n-profit organisation that supports people who struggle to find meals in rrn areas of Bues Aires. In half-a-minute long video, Deigo Maradona sent out a mess for people to help poverty-stricken locals struggling with food in  capital of Argentina. 59-year-old World Cup winner Deigo Maradona also recalled time he was growing up and struggled with daily meals as he teared up towards end of video, begging people across globe to lend a helping hand. Here is emotional plea by Diego Maradona.

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Diego Maradona, who spread mess in his native Spanish langu was quoted saying, "All my love to Corazones Solidarios. All my affection and all love of my old mum." as he began his plea. Maradona used his 'Hand of God' reference to relate that  people in Argentina are in dire need of a similar hand to provide food and end coronavirus pandemic so people can live happily once again. Toward end of video, re was a crack in Maradona's voice while reminiscing his childhood days but Napoli legend mand to end video with a thumbs up.

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Coronavirus in Argentina: Diego Maradona coaching career

Although coronavirus crisis wreaked havoc across sporting globe, spread of deadly bug appears to have salvd some of  Diego Maradona coaching career. Maradona's latest coaching stint began in 2019 when he was appointed as head coach of Primera Division side Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata. However, with coronavirus crisis, Argentina top-flight division has been suspended and Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata are bound to avoid relegation.

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