Diego Maradona turns 60

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https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2...-isolation

BUENOS AIRES: Notorious for his wild lifestyle, Argentina great Diego Maradona turns 60 on Friday in far more sober circumstances sheltered in self-isolation to protect him from the coronavirus pandemic.

Having suffered two heart attacks in the last 20 years and contracted hepatitis, Maradona's precaution after a bodyguard started displaying coronavirus symptoms earlier this week is understandable.

A life of excesses with cocaine and alcohol have taken their toll on the mercurial talent's health.

"It was impossible that this lad would turn out well," said former international and Boca Juniors team-mate Hugo Perotti said earlier this year.

Perotti was referring to Maradona's early fame that set him on a path to brilliance, glory but also excess and almost tragedy.

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Wow, so just days after Pelé celebrates his 80th birthday, another of football's all-time greats has his 60th birthday!

Sad to hear he won't be able to enjoy it, though . Hopefully, he doesn't have COVID, and he'll be able to celebrate properly afterwards.