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Soccer world mourns as Argentina great Maradona dies aged 60


Diego Maradona, widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time before drug and alcohol addiction marred his career, died on Wednesday at his home in Argentina. He was 60. Beloved in his homeland after leading Argentina to World Cup glory in 1986 and adored in Italy for taking Napoli to two Serie A titles, Maradona was a uniquely gifted player. (Reuters)

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Soccer world mourns as Argentina great Maradona dies aged 60