63 years old (Born on October 30, 1960)
Argentinean, Soccer; He is famous from FIFA Player of the Century.
Diego Maradona, is known around the world as one of the best football players of all time. In Buenos Aires, fans have organized the "Church of Maradona" which celebrates the former soccer star. Maradona's 43rd birthday (30 October 2003) marks the start of the Year 43 D.D. - "despues de Diego," or After Diego - for its 200 members. 20,000 more people have become members via the Church's official web site. Helped win the 1986 World Cup in Mu00e9xico. In the quarterfinal, Argentina beat England 2-1; Maradona scored two winning goals for Argentina. He has battled drug addiction for years, and was taken into intensive care at a Buenos Aires clinic, where he is being treated for heart and blood pressure problems. He was taken to hospital after falling ill while watching his old team Boca Juniors play in the domestic league. [18 April 2004] During his professional career he has played for the following clubs: Cebollitas (ARG), Argentinos Juniors (ARG), Boca Juniors (ARG), Barcelona (ES), Nu00e1poli (ITA) and Sevilla (ES) in all 840 games and 345 goals.Diego Armando Maradona's Best Moments
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His son Diego Jnr, also a soccer player, had spells on trial in Britain with Blackburn Rovers and Dunfermline Athletic
Children: Daughters Dalma Nerea and Giannina Dinnorah with wife Claudia; son Diego Jr. with ex-girlfriend Christiana Sinagra. He met Diego for the first time in May 2003 after the 17 year old tricked his way onto a golf course in Naples, Italy, where Maradona was playing.
Made his Argentine Primera Divisiu00f3n debut in October 1976 against Talleres at the 15 age.
In the 1986 World Cup final, Argentina 2-1 England Maradona scored the first goal for Argentina with his hand, the disputed goal was allowed and Maradona became an instant hero. He later described it as the "hand of God".
Son Diego Armando Sinagra Maradona Junior, born September 20, 1986.
Daughter Dalma Maradona, born 1987. Daughter Giannina Dinorah, born 1989.
Good friends with Cuban leader Fidel Castro. He also has a tattoo of 'Ernesto Che Guevara' on his right arm.
He also has appeared in 91 international matches for Argentina and scored 34 goals.
Although having good ratings, his show "La noche del 10" (2005) was voted "worst television show of the year" in Argentina (2005).
Has his look-alike puppet in the French show "Les guignols de l'info" (1988).
Argentine singer Andru00e9s Ciro Martu00ednez dedicated his song "Maradu00f3" to him.Argentine singer Rodrigo dedicated his song "La mano de Dios" to him.Singer Manu Chao dedicated his song "La vida tu00f3mbola" to him.