FOOTBALL legend Diego Maradona, who is widely regarded as one of the game's greatest ever players, has died of a heart attack aged 60.
The Argentine forward - notorious for his infamous "hand of god" goal against England - died at his home on the outskirts of Buenos Aires.
His death comes two weeks after surgery following a bleed on the brain.
Maradona - who turned 60 last month - has suffered a long battle with his health forcing him to make numerous trips to hospital in recent months.
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez declared three days of national mourning in honour of the star, who was a cultural icon and national hero.
UEFA has also announced there will be a minute of silence before tonight's games in the Champions League.
Maradona himself dubbed his infamous 1986 goal the "hand of god" - as he lunged forward and knocked the ball into the back of England's net in a clear handball.
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Diego Maradona dead – Argentine legend dies of heart attack aged 60 two weeks after brain bleed
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