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Happy Birthday Diego Maradona: Quick facts about the Argentine legend who turns 60

The retired footballer and current coach of Argentine Primera Division club Gimnasia de La Plata is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, along with Brazil's Pele.
Maradona, who operated in number ten position throughout his career, was the first player in football history to set the world record transfer fee twice. He was transferred to Barcelona in 1982 for a then world record USD 7.6 million. In 1984, he joined I
Maradona, who operated in number ten position throughout his career, was the first player in football history to set the world record transfer fee twice. He was transferred to Barcelona in 1982 for a then world record USD 7.6 million. In 1984, he joined I
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The legendary footballer featured for Argentina in 91 games and scored 34 goals. In 1986 World Cup final at Mexico, he captained the Latin American side to 3-2 victory over West Germany and also won the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player. (File | AP)
The legendary footballer featured for Argentina in 91 games and scored 34 goals. In 1986 World Cup final at Mexico, he captained the Latin American side to 3-2 victory over West Germany and also won the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player. (File | AP)
In the same tournament, both of Maradona's goals in Argentina's 2-1 victory against England went down in history books. The first goal came from an unnoticed handball, famous as 'Hand of God'. (File | AP)
In the same tournament, both of Maradona's goals in Argentina's 2-1 victory against England went down in history books. The first goal came from an unnoticed handball, famous as 'Hand of God'. (File | AP)
The second strike in the same match was the result of a 66 yard dribble past five England players. This was voted 'Goal of the Century' by FIFA.com voters in 2002. (File | AP)
The second strike in the same match was the result of a 66 yard dribble past five England players. This was voted 'Goal of the Century' by FIFA.com voters in 2002. (File | AP)
Maradona, who now coaches Mexican second division side Dorados, amused everyone at an age of 12 and became part of Los Cebollitas (The Little Onions), the junior team of Argentinos Juniors. He named Brazilian playmaker Rivelino, along with Manchester United and England legend George Best among his inspirations. (File | AFP)
Maradona, who now coaches Mexican second division side Dorados, amused everyone at an age of 12 and became part of Los Cebollitas (The Little Onions), the junior team of Argentinos Juniors. He named Brazilian playmaker Rivelino, along with Manchester United and England legend George Best among his inspirations. (File | AFP)
On 20 October 1976, Maradona made his professional debut for Argentinos Juniors, 10 days before his 16th birthday. He scored his first goal in the Argentine Premier Division against San Lorenzo on 14 November 1976, two weeks after his 16th birthday. (File | AFP)
On 20 October 1976, Maradona made his professional debut for Argentinos Juniors, 10 days before his 16th birthday. He scored his first goal in the Argentine Premier Division against San Lorenzo on 14 November 1976, two weeks after his 16th birthday. (File | AFP)
After spending five years at Argentinos Juniors, from 1976 to 1981 and scoring 115 goals in 167 appearances, Maradona shifted to Boca Juniors in a USD 4 million transfer. Despite the distrustful relationship between him and Boca manager, Silvio Marzolini, the Argentine legend secured Boca the domestic league title. (File | AFP)
After spending five years at Argentinos Juniors, from 1976 to 1981 and scoring 115 goals in 167 appearances, Maradona shifted to Boca Juniors in a USD 4 million transfer. Despite the distrustful relationship between him and Boca manager, Silvio Marzolini, the Argentine legend secured Boca the domestic league title. (File | AFP)
Despite the record signing amount, the 1982-84 stint in Barcelona was not so happy for Maradona as apart from injuries, he was directly involved in the mass brawl during the 1984 Copa Del Rey Final against Athletic Bilbao, where he fought with opposition players after the 0-1 loss. The whole incident happened in front of the Spanish King Juan Carlos and an audience of 100,000 fans at Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. (File | AFP)
Despite the record signing amount, the 1982-84 stint in Barcelona was not so happy for Maradona as apart from injuries, he was directly involved in the mass brawl during the 1984 Copa Del Rey Final against Athletic Bilbao, where he fought with opposition players after the 0-1 loss. The whole incident happened in front of the Spanish King Juan Carlos and an audience of 100,000 fans at Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. (File | AFP)
While at Napoli, Maradona reached his peak by becoming the club's captain and guiding them to their first-ever Serie A Championship during 1986-87 season, followed by Coppa Italia in 1987, UEFA Cup in 1989 and Italian Supercup in 1990, his increasing cocaine use continued. He also faced a scandal in form of an illegitimate son, apart from having alleged friendship with Italian Mafia syndicate. (File | AP)
While at Napoli, Maradona reached his peak by becoming the club's captain and guiding them to their first-ever Serie A Championship during 1986-87 season, followed by Coppa Italia in 1987, UEFA Cup in 1989 and Italian Supercup in 1990, his increasing cocaine use continued. He also faced a scandal in form of an illegitimate son, apart from having alleged friendship with Italian Mafia syndicate. (File | AP)
After his retirement in 1994, Maradona returned again in Argentina services, this time as a coach. During 2008-10, while his team faced a horrible 1-6 defeat against Bolivia, the Argentine legend served a two-month ban from FIFA for using abusive language during press meets. In 2010 World Cup, Argentina got knocked out in the quarters after a 0-4 defeat against Germany. (File | AP)
After his retirement in 1994, Maradona returned again in Argentina services, this time as a coach. During 2008-10, while his team faced a horrible 1-6 defeat against Bolivia, the Argentine legend served a two-month ban from FIFA for using abusive language during press meets. In 2010 World Cup, Argentina got knocked out in the quarters after a 0-4 defeat against Germany. (File | AP)
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