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The Life and Legend of Diego Armando Maradona

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       Ask most football fans over the age of 45, "Who is the greatest ever football player in history? Is it Messi or Ronaldo?" The person may simply stare and laugh. Their answer? Diego Maradona. In truth, it is tough to compare players from different eras but the impact of "El Pibe de Oro", the Golden Boy, is undeniable. He was arguably one of the finest to ever lace up a pair of boots. On November 25, 2020 Diego passed away from cardiac arrest. He had a life full of soaring highs and extreme lows but never once lost sight of his dream. So let's take a look at the life of the legendary Diego Maradona.      The legend of Diego Armando Maradona was born on Oct 30, 1960 in  LanĂºs, Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was born in a place by the name of Villa Fiorito which was a shantytown in the southern outskirts of Buenos Aires. Diego had six siblings and their family had very little income so life was difficult for them. They say that the strongest and most beautiful d