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Maradona's funeral sparks clashes between mourners and police in Buenos Aires

Mourners and police clashed at the funeral of Diego Maradona as thousands gathered to bid farewell to the football legend on Thursday.

The Argentina and Napoli great, who underwent brain surgery earlier this month, died of natural causes at the age of 60 on Wednesday.

His body is lying in honour at Casa Rosada - the presidential mansion in the heart of Buenos Aires - during three days of national mourning in his homeland.

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Maradona's coffin was draped with Argentina's national flag and football shirt, which bared his trademark number 10 on the back.