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Maradona released after airport arrest

Diego Maradona has been released after being arrested by police at Rio de Janeiro airport today for causing a disturbance after missing his flight to Buenos Aires.

Maradona released after airport arrest

Thu, 22 Dec, 2005 - 17:59

Diego Maradona has been released after being arrested by police at Rio de Janeiro airport today for causing a disturbance after missing his flight to Buenos Aires.

Police told Radio CBN in Brazil they intended to conduct an alcohol test on Argentina’s 1986 World Cup hero.

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