Published 11:36 IST, November 12th 2020

Diego Maradona pictured smiling after undergoing successful brain surgery, fans relieved

Argentine great Diego Maradona was pictured smiling in the hospital after his brain surgery, with fans taking to social media to express their happiness.

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Footballing great Diego Maradona finally left hospital on Wednesday, eight days after undergoing brain surgery. 60-year-old had earlier been admitted to hospital at start of month, with Maradona’s personal doctor revealing that iconic player was t feeling well “psychologically”. Soon after successful surgery, Diego Maradona’s pictures from Olivos Clinic in Bues Aires went viral, with fans happy to see Argentine great smiling and safe.   

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What happened to Diego Maradona?

Diego Maradona was admitted to Ipensa clinic in La Plata at start of vember with anaemia, dehydration and depression. An MRI conducted later revealed a subdural hematoma, which is a blood clot in brain. After Maradona health news came to light, footballer immediately went into surgery, with player’s doctor later revealing that surgery was successful. player’s personal doctor, Leopoldo Luque while providing information on Maradona surgery disclosed that hematoma was likely caused by an accident which 60-year-old does t remember.

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Maradona news: Player’s picture post-surgery go viral as fans rejoice

viral picture of Diego Maradona smiling after surgery was posted by Leopoldo Luque online. In picture shared by doctor, iconic player is seen with a band over his head, with 60-year-old holding hands with his doctor. After picture made its way online, many fans reacted to it, expressing ir satisfaction at seeing footballing great in good shape. Many wished Diego Maradona a speedy recovery, while ors claimed that Argentine looks healthy and happy in picture.

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Lawyer and doctor give latest Maradona health update

Media reports providing latest piece of Maradona news disclosed that former player was finally discharged from hospital on Wednesday night. Diego Maradona reportedly suffered from “episodes of confusion” due to alcohol dependency while recovering from surgery. Matias Morla, Argentine’s lawyer said that Maradona is collected and er to rehabilitate himself. While concluding his Maradona surgery update, Morla claimed that Argentine great w needs his family to be united, while also being surrounded by health professionals.

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Talking about Diego Maradona’s recovery process, Leopoldo Luque claimed that player’s lack of sleep is one of main problems affecting his health. doctor, however, seemed to be optimistic about Diego Maradona’s recovery. Luque expounded that Diego Maradona has progressed favourably after surgery and has coped well with alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

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11:36 IST, November 12th 2020