Diego Maradona dead: Argentina president decrees 3-day mourning following legend's death

world of football was left in utmost despair and grief following anuncement of death of Argentine legend Diego Maradona.  superstar, who was regarded among best footballers to ever embrace game, bread his last on Wednesday following a cardiac arrest. Following his death, Argentina president Alberto Fernandez has anunced a three-day state mourning.

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Diego Maradona dead: Argentina president declares three-day national mourning 

Following death of Maradona, Alberto Fernandez spoke to Argentine newspaper Clarin. president expressed his sorrow and grief on death of  national icon. He claims he was working with head of Argentine cabinet when he received news of Maradona’s untimely death. ‘It’s worst news an Argentine fan could ever receive’, said Fernandez.

president exclaimed that whole country loved Maradona. He was trying to speak to his family to express his condolences for irreparable loss. Fernandez has also anunced a national mourning for next three days. president’s official residence will be made available for former Napoli superstar’s family to organise a state funeral.

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Maradona cause of death: Argentine succumbs following cardiac arrest

Maradona wasn’t keeping well since previous month. 60-year-old, who was involved with FC Gimnasia as its manr, was admitted to hospital after he felt discomfort psychologically. He successfully underwent a brain surgery after a clot was detected.

His personal doctor, Leopoldo Luque, had n claimed that former Barcelona superstar was recovering well. Reports also claim he was discharged from hospital following a successful surgery.  Indeed, legend’s career was marked with utmost controversies, more so citing his drug abuse history, which ended up with legend dying following a cardiac arrest.

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Pele pays emotional tribute as Argentina national mourning begins 

Maradona enjoyed a stiff rivalry with Brazil great Pele, despite t playing around same time. Football fans often debated about greatest footballer between two. And Pele has sent out a heart warming tribute on passing away of arguably his greatest rival. Pele hoped Maradona’s family could recover with loss of beloved Argentine icon. three-time World Cup winner with Brazil also hoped to play football with Maradona some day in sky, a dream which could t materialise in his life.

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Im courtesy: Gimnasia Twitter