Diego Maradona dies of heart attack, aged 60

Pelé, who was jointly named Fifa Player of the Century alongside Maradona, said: “One day, I hope we can play ball together in the sky”

Diego Maradona pictured in 2017. Photo by Alexander Hassenstein - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images

Diego Maradona, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, has died of a heart attack at the age of 60.

Maradona's legend was sealed with his 1986 World Cup triumph as Argentina captain.