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Zico: Maradona's first 'Hand of God' was in Italy - and it got me suspended for four games!

Zico has claimed that Diego Maradona's first 'Hand of God' was scored in Italy, and that he was suspended for four games for protesting the referee's decision to give a goal.

Football legends of both the past and present have been paying tribute to Maradona following his passing at the age of 60 last Wednesday.

The former Argentina midfielder, who is widely regarded as the finest player of all time, died at his home in Buenos Aires after suffering a heart attack.

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Pele, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and more have paid homage to the World Cup winner, while members of England's 1986 squad have relived their famous clash with La Albiceleste at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.