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Rise and fall of Diego Maradona: New documentary perfect for football tragics or novices

The film about the life of one of football's most infamous characters was released in Australia last week

The Diego Maradona documentary - the latest piece from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Asif Kapadia - expertly caters for its target markets: viewers both knowledgeable or in the dark about the Argentinian superstar's story.

The stunning goals, rampaging partying and extra marital affairs are on show in all their rawness - in a way that captivates a Maradona fan as much as it does someone new to his story.

Using footage from the archives - including Maradona's own collection - and audio from recent interviews, Kapadia puts together a superb narrative, with the help of editor Chris King.