• Argentinian inspired his country to World Cup glory in 1986
• He possessed sublime skill and led a troubled personal life
Diego Maradona, regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, has died aged 60.
The Argentinian, who had brain surgery this month, died of a heart attack, his lawyer said. Maradona inspired his country to World Cup glory in 1986 when as captain he displayed a level of skill, creativity, strength and desire arguably not seen before or since. In the 2-1 quarter-final victory over England he also scored perhaps the greatest goal of all time, a match in which the forward also showed his darker, mischievous side with the infamous ‘Hand of God’.
