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Also Known As Diego Armando Maradona
Born October 30, 1960 • Lanús • Argentina
Died November 25, 2020 (aged 60) • Tigre • Argentina
Awards And Honors FIFA World Cup (1986)

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In control of the football
Diego Maradona of Argentina, in a blue and white striped jersey, dribbles the ball past a South Korean defender during the 1986 World Cup opening match.
Diego Maradona leaps to score the Hand of God goal past England goalkeeper Peter Shilton, as England defenders look on, during the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal.
Diego Maradona of Argentina lifts the FIFA World Cup trophy and waves while being carried by fans and teammates in a crowded stadium after winning the 1986 final.
Diego Maradona uses his left hand to punch the ball into the net past England's goalkeeper during the 1986 FIFA World Cup, known as the hand of God goal.
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