The body of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona was transferred Thursday (November 26, 2020) to Casa Rosada, the headquarters of the Argentine Federal Government, as large numbers of citizens lined up to bid farewell to the late star.
According to TYC and ESPN, Maradonas body arrived at Casa Rosada around 5 am local time (8:00 GMT) after holding a special night ceremony in the presence of his family and friends.
Some citizens managed to attend between six in the morning and four in the afternoon. But most of them arrived at Plaza de Mayo, in front of the Casa Rosada hours earlier, where they chanted loudly in tribute to the Argentine legend, who died Wednesday at the age of 60.
About 30 minutes before the doors were opened again, a large crowd gathered, amid tight security measures. Limited problems were reported in the Plaza de Mayo as police tried to calm the crowd. Small groups of 20 people were allowed to enter the government headquarters to see the farewell, and some threw bouquets of flowers, T-shirts and some small gifts on Maradonas coffin.
According to press reports, Maradona suffered a heart attack on Wednesday without being successful in his rescue attempts. Maradonas lawyer, Matthias Morla, said on his Twitter account on Thursday that he would request an investigation into the death of the Argentine star, stressing that medical care was at Maradonas home, but there were many delays in providing it, including the ambulance, after it was called up.
“It is incomprehensible that my friend did not receive the attention of health workers for 12 hours, and the arrival of the ambulance took more than 30 minutes,” Morla wrote. He added, “This fact cannot be condoned and I will request an investigation, as Diego used to tell me: You are a soldier, behaved without mercy.”
He continued: “To describe Diego in these moments of hidden grief, I would say that he was a good son, the best player in history, and an honest person.” Maradona, who captained Argentina to the 1986 World Cup, underwent surgery after suffering a brain haemorrhage earlier this month. Maradona is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time.
P.h / y. A (dpa, fb)
The legend Maradona … when the genius embraces the madness of the round witch
Sadness hangs over the clubs
Grief hangs over the clubs World football legend Diego Armando Maradona died at the age of 60 at his home in a suburb of the capital of a heart attack. The entire football world, not just Argentina, mourned the death of one of the greatest footballers of all time.
The legend Maradona … when the genius embraces the madness of the round witch
The world is watching Maradonas evasion
Maradona started his football career at a young age for Argentinos Juniors, and from there he moved to Boca Juniors in Buenos Aires. It was his father’s favorite club, and he won the Argentine League title with him in 1981. Then Diego soon moved to Europe to join Barcelona, after Argentina became too young for him.
The legend Maradona … when the genius embraces the madness of the round witch
Maradona clashes with Udo Latik
The Catalan club spent a record 7.3 million dollars in 1982 to win the signature of the charming Argentine, Maradona, but he was never happy at Barcelona. And Maradona clashed frequently with the German coach Udo Latick, due to his excessive interest in holding night parties in his new home and deliberately staying up late. Three years later, Maradona left the club and may have made the best decision of his career.
The legend Maradona … when the genius embraces the madness of the round witch
The undisputed champion of Naples
In July 1984, Maradona moved to Naples for another world record sum of $ 10.5 million. Before Maradona, the Italian club only achieved the Italian Cup in 1962 and 1976, but the Argentine boy led the club between 1984 and 1991 to crown twice the Italian League title, the Italian Cup, the Italian Super Cup and the European Cup in 1989.
The legend Maradona … when the genius embraces the madness of the round witch
From hero to icon
In Naples, Maradona is immortalized as a hero, but his stay in the city and his adventures in it were marked by fame and bad reputation, as he began to abuse cocaine and approach the local mafia. Maradona enjoyed life to the fullest, on the edge of legality. But his popularity remained nonetheless, and he became an immortal icon.
The legend Maradona … when the genius embraces the madness of the round witch
Diego Maradona and the World Cup title
No other player left his mark on the World Cup as Maradona did in 1986. He won the tournament with Argentina and became the undisputed soccer star. He scored his famous goal – known as “Hand of God” – against England in the quarter-finals, but he followed with another goal in the same match and it was one of the most exciting goals in the history of the game. Maradona was chosen as the best player in the tournament.
The legend Maradona … when the genius embraces the madness of the round witch
The hardest defeat
One of the most difficult moments in Maradonas football career was when he lost the World Cup Final to the German national team in Italy in 1990, as defender Guido Buchwald limited his risk in the match, so German Andreas Brehme scored the winning goal from the penalty spot, giving Germany glory and spoiling Maradonas dream of winning a cup. World for the second time. Captain Lotter Matthews consoled Maradona with the loss.
The legend Maradona … when the genius embraces the madness of the round witch
Impulsive moments
At the club level, Maradona moved to Seville in 1992 before returning to his native Argentina. He played only five matches with Newell’s Old Boys jersey. In February 1994, he fired an air rifle at journalists after his villa was surrounded near the capital, Buenos Aires, and was sentenced to two years and 10 months’ suspended imprisonment.
The legend Maradona … when the genius embraces the madness of the round witch
The decision to retire
Maradona played his last game on 25 October 1997 with Boca Juniors, who had always supported him. Before that, he was suspended from playing for 15 months due to drug use. In order to avoid further suspension, Maradona announced his retirement at the end of the month, at the age of 37, to end his football career full of magic, creativity, scandals and recklessness.
The legend Maradona … when the genius embraces the madness of the round witch
Team training … a dream come true, but …
In October 2008 Maradona was named coach of the Argentina national team, despite his lack of coaching experience. Despite his big stars, including Lionel Messi, his team struggled in the 2010 World Cup Finals, losing 4-0 to Germany in the quarter-finals and was eventually sacked. He then coached clubs in Mexico and elsewhere, but he was not nearly as successful as his football career.
The legend Maradona … when the genius embraces the madness of the round witch
Maradona Wallisias
After his football career, Maradona kept making headlines – for example, when he visited former Cuban President Fidel Castro. There were regular reports of big parties and excessive use of drugs and alcohol. Wherever he went, Maradona was welcome.
The legend Maradona … when the genius embraces the madness of the round witch
Struggle with illness
Maradonas lifestyle has led to health issues, including his weight. More than once, he avoided death, until his death yesterday. After the former player underwent emergency surgery this month to treat a blood clot in the brain, Maradona suffered a heart attack on Wednesday and died at the age of 60. Prepared by JOrg Struchen / W.A.
