World champion and football legend Diego Maradona passes away

Legendary Argentine footballer Diego Maradona has passed away. The 1986 World Cup winner passed away today, four weeks after his 60th birthday. The news of Maradona's passing has since been confirmed by the Argentinian FA.

Maradona faced Germany in two World Cup finals. Argentina won 3-2 in Mexico in 1986, with Germany winning four years later in Rome through a penalty from Andreas Brehme.

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Legendary Argentine footballer Diego Maradona has passed away. The 1986 World Cup winner passed away today, four weeks after his 60th birthday. The news of Maradona's passing has since been confirmed by the Argentinian FA.

Maradona faced Germany in two World Cup finals. Argentina won 3-2 in Mexico in 1986, with Germany winning four years later in Rome through a penalty from Andreas Brehme.