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70 facts about Argentina legend Diego Maradona

Goal rounds up 70 of the most interesting tidbits about the iconic former Argentina and Napoli striker

1. Diego Armando Maradona was born on October 30, 1960 in the outskirts of Buenos Aires.

2. Maradona made 91 appearances for Argentina, scoring 34 goals.

3. He played in four World Cup tournaments for his country.

4. He helped Boca Juniors to the league championship in 1982 before making a move to Barcelona. But in 1984, he transferred to Napoli and helped them win their only two Serie A titles to date – in 1987 and 1990.