Diego maradona biography argentina vs nigeria

Argentina’s dramatic 2–1 victory over Nigeria on Tuesday was not for the faint of heart. Nonetheless, heart-attack survivor and Argentina legend Diego Maradona watched the match from a box in Arena St.

Petersburg. He appeared to have a nice time.

If you thought the 1986 World Cup winner would sit quietly as his beloved national team fought to escape a torrid group stage in thrilling fashion, then you probably should do a little background reading on Maradona.

This is a man who knows a thing or two about living on the edge, and that remains true even if you ignore the fact that he was reportedly addicted to cocaine for much of his illustrious career.

The Nigeria match may have been an emotional rollercoaster for Argentina’s current players, but the day progressed like any average Tuesday for Maradona.

This is just how the man lives, and the following photos give great insight into a day in the life of Diego Maradona.

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