Fans mourn soccer great Diego Maradona

By Bo Leung in London | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2020-11-26 01:25

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FILE PHOTO: Argentine star Diego Maradona holds up the World Cup trophy as he is carried off the field after Argentina defeated West Germany 3-2 to win the World Cup soccer championship in Mexico City June 29, 1986. [Photo/Agencies]

"Real Madrid extends its condolences to his family and friends, his former clubs and football fans worldwide, particularly those in Argentina."

Former England striker Gary Lineker, who played in the 1986 game, said Maradona was "by some distance, the best player of my generation and arguably the greatest of all time".

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