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'A myth is leaving us' - Simeone says Maradona will live on forever

Diego Simeone found it difficult to accept the news of Diego Maradona's passing as he reflected on a difficult night for his Atletico Madrid side.

Maradona passed away at the age of 60 on Wednesday, his lawyer confirming he died of natural causes.

Shortly after news of Maradona's death, Atleti kicked off against Lokomotiv Moscow in the Champions League, with the Group A clash ending 0-0.

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Simeone was in the Argentina squad with the Napoli legend at the 1994 World Cup, having also been a team-mate of the mercurial midfielder at Sevilla in 1992-93.