Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has passed away at the age of 60 after suffering a heart attack.
The Argentine national team’s official Twitter account confirmed the news on Wednesday, paying tribute to one of the nation’s favorite footballing sons.
“You will be eternal in every heart of the football world,” the message stated as it bade farewell to the superstar.
Diego Maradona won the 1986 World Cup with Argentina and also played for Barcelona at club level as well as Napoli, who he helped lead to the Serie A title.
