CHECK OUT HOW ARGENTINA CELEBRATED MARADONA'S BIRTHDAY



Argentina Celebrate Maradona's 58th Birthday By Erecting Nine-Foot Statue

Diego Maradona was on Wednesday celebrated by his country to as a mark for his birthday, by 

unveiling a bronze statue of the legend that recreates his goal against England that was voted the 

greatest of the 20th century.

Maradona's birthday was October 30, but the unveiling was postponed a day due to rain.

The statue is located near the Argentinos Juniors club stadium in Buenos Aires, where he made his 

career debut in 1976.


A decade later, Maradona captained Argentina to the 1986 World Cup title and scored two of the 

most memorable goals in the game's history.

By Juma

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