The greatest player in the history of Argentina and possibly the worst coach was bitten by his dog
His career has been interspersed with moments of glory and controversy.
In 1986 he scored an infamous “Hand of God” goal against England on the way to inspiring Argentina to World Cup victory.
He was suspended from football for 15 months in 1991 after failing a doping test for cocaine while playing for Napoli in Italy, and was sent home from the 1994 World Cup in the U.S. for using ephedrine.
Since retiring from playing aged 37, he has battled several health problems related to his weight, drugs and alcohol.
Maradona’s Argentina side made a disappointing start to their World Cup campaign before qualifying for the finals in South Africa via a late goal against Uruguay in their last game in October.
Following the victory, Maradona unleashed an obscene tirade at journalists and was banned for two months.
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