Football legend Diego Maradona has died after suffering a heart attack, according to his spokesman.
Local media reported that the 60-year-old passed away on Wednesday in the city of Tigre.
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez declared three days of national mourning after the news of Maradona’s death.
“You took us to the top of the world. You made us immensely happy,” the president tweeted.
Maradona, who in 1986 led Argentina to a World Cup triumph, had a history of health problems.
Earlier this month, he underwent successful brain surgery for a blood clot in a specialist private clinic in Buenos Aires.
Maradona helped Argentina to lift the World Cup at Mexico 86.
He played for Barcelona and Napoli respectively winning laurels for clubs and country.
He was notable during Mexico 86 , with the legendary hand of God goal against England in the quarter final game.
