Diego Maradona
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Summary
Diego Maradona was born on October 30, 1960[1], in Lanús[2]. He died on November 25, 2020[3], in Dique Luján[4]. He worked as an association football player[5], association football coach[6], and actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.1% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102,241 views/month, #1,031 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Lanús Partido[9]
- Place of burial: Jardín Bella Vista[10]
- Father: Diego Maradona Sr.[11]
- Spouse: Claudia Villafañe[12]
- Child: Dalma Maradona[13], Gianinna Maradona[14], Diego Sinagra[15]
- Country of citizenship: Argentina[16]
- Native language: Spanish[17]
- Field of work: association football[18], sports training[19], sport management[20]
- Award received: World Cup Golden Ball[21], L'Équipe Champion of Champions[22], FIFA Player of the Century[23], diamond Konex award[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Member of sports team: Argentinos Juniors[26], Boca Juniors[27], Futbol Club Barcelona[28], SSC Napoli[29], Sevilla FC[30], Newell's Old Boys[31], Argentina national under-20 football team[32], Argentina men's national association football team[33]
- Commons category: Diego Maradona[34]
- Position played on team / speciality: midfielder[35], forward[36]
- Cause of death: cardiac arrest[37]
- Handedness: left-handedness[38]
- Sport: association football[39]
- Family name: Maradona[40]
- Given name: Diego[41], Armando[42]
- Pseudonym: Dios[43]
- Topic's main category: Category:Diego Maradona[44]
- Commons gallery: Diego Maradona[45]
- Relative: Sergio Agüero[46]
- Manner of death: natural causes[47]
Product Details
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Type: Person[48]
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Country: AR[49]
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Began / founded: 1960-10-30[50]
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Ended / dissolved: 2020-11-25[51]
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MusicBrainz ID: e14f6aa8-b933-40e6-bdf5-f833ecdcd61e[52]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Diego Maradona include Stadio Diego Armando Maradona[53], a multi-purpose sports venue[54], in Italy[55], founded in 1952[56]; Iglesia Maradoniana[57], a parody religion[58], in Argentina[59], founded in 1999[60]; Diego Armando Maradona Stadium[61], an association football venue[62], in Argentina[63], founded in 1940[64]; and he[65], a film[66], directed by Asif Kapadia[67].
Why It Matters
Diego Maradona has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 65 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]
Entities named for him include Stadio Diego Armando Maradona[53], a multi-purpose sports venue[54], in Italy[55], founded in 1952[56]; Iglesia Maradoniana[57], a parody religion[58], in Argentina[59], founded in 1999[60]; Diego Armando Maradona Stadium[61], an association football venue[62], in Argentina[63], founded in 1940[64]; and he[65], a film[66], directed by Asif Kapadia[67].
FAQs
Where was Diego Maradona born?
Diego Maradona's place of birth was Lanús[2].
Where did Diego Maradona die?
Diego Maradona died in Dique Luján[4].
Who were Diego Maradona's parents?
Diego Maradona's father was Diego Maradona Sr.[11].
Who was Diego Maradona married to?
Diego Maradona's spouses include Claudia Villafañe[12].
What did Diego Maradona do for work?
Diego Maradona worked as an association football player[5], association football coach[6], and actor[7].
What awards did Diego Maradona receive?
Honors received include World Cup Golden Ball[21], L'Équipe Champion of Champions[22], FIFA Player of the Century[23], and diamond Konex award[24].