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Diego Armando Maradona was born in Lanus (Argentina).
He was the fifth son and first man between the brothers.
Thanks to his soccer career, he helped his family. -
In 1969 It was his first contact with the world of soccer to try to enter the lower divisions of the Argentins Juniors Club, with nine years. -
It's debut in the First Argentina Division was the 20 of October 1976 in a match of the Metropolitan Championship. Maradona was bringed number 16. -
On February 27, 1977, with 16 years, made debut with the Argentina selection in a friendly matched. -
The first match with Barcelona was the 4 September 1982, he marked one goal. He was diagnosed hepatitis in December. -
In 1993, he was returned to Argentine football but with the t-shirt of Newell's Old Boys. On September 13, the first training arrived, and 40.000 people they went to see him. -
Maradona was to serve the 15 months suspension imposed by FIFA during the 1994 World Cup. -
In March 1998, announcing his retirement, he had the opportunity to play again, but he said no. After moving away from professional football, Maradona has not devoted himself to a single activity, but among other various activities. -
He died on November 25, 2020 due to cardiopulmonary arrest. He was one of the best players of Argentine soccer and European.