News Diego Maradona’s life and career in pictures By PA Staff( Press Association ) published 25 November 2020 Diego Maradona has died, aged 60, following a heart attack (Image credit: Danny Lawson) Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60.Here, the PA news agency picks out some memorable images from his life and career.Maradona was the inspiration for Argentina’s World Cup triumph in 1986 (Image credit: PA Images)A precocious talent, Maradona made his Argentina debut at the age of 18 in 1977, but he did not feature in the 1978 World Cup win (PA Archive) (Image credit: PA Images)Pele (left) and Maradona (right) – pictured together at the Football League’s Centenary Classic at Wembley in 1987 – are widely considered the greatest two players of all time (PA Archive) (Image credit: PA Images)Maradona (left) captained a Rest of the World side against a Football League side skippered by Brian Robson (right) in the Centenary Classic at Wembley (PA Archive) Maradona, pictured at a press conference in London in 1996, had a controversial relationship with the media (PA Archive) Maradona appeared in the UNICEF Soccer Aid charity match at Old Trafford in 2006 (Steve Parsons/PA) (Image credit: PA Images)Maradona was loved by fans (PA Archive) Maradona went on to coach Argentina, leading them to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa (Martin Rickett/PA) (Image credit: PA Images)Maradona played the role of Argentina fan at the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England (Mike Egerton/PA) He played his part at the draw for the 2018 World Cup in Russia (Nick Potts/PA) Maradona displayed a banner of himself at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, a tournament at which he attracted plenty of attention in the stands (Owen Humphreys/PA) Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited accessEnjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 Join now Already have an account ? Sign in here *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription Join now for unlimited accessTry first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 Join now Already have an account ? Sign in here PA StaffSocial Links Navigation More about storiesWhy Arsenal are wearing black for the North London Derby?Arsenal's record with and without Martin Odegaard will concern Mikel Arteta ahead of Tottenham clashLatest‘It’s something I wish had never happened, I realise you cannot bite the hand that feeds, and I understood the ramifications of what I did’ Lee Clark on the career regret that still haunts himSee more latest ► TOPICS Diego Maradona Napoli Boca Juniors Argentinos Juniors Argentina Serie A La Liga World Cup Feature Barcelona Press Association Most PopularManchester United linked with ‘next Luka Modric’, with view to move next summer: reportLiverpool star Mohamed Salah's agent, gives contract update, following Salah's 'last season' commentsWhy Bournemouth vs Chelsea Premier League clash is set for unusual kick-off timeIs Ollie Watkins injured this weekend? Premier League injury updateIs Martin Odegaard injured this weekend? Premier League injury updateIs Cole Palmer injured this weekend? Premier League injury updateManchester United boss Erik ten Hag's successor named, as pundit slams boardManchester City's hearing date for 115 alleged breaches confirmed - with reason to be positive on the horizon'They know nothing: and if you speak about Cristiano, it ends up on the first page because I'm the most followed guy in the world' - Cristiano Ronaldo launches extraordinary rant against the likes of Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer over 'tears' commentsLiverpool's replacement for Virgil van Dijk named: reportAston Villa chief reveals surprise name that attracted major transfer attention over the summer LATEST ARTICLES1‘It’s something I wish had never happened, I realise you cannot bite the hand that feeds, and I understood the ramifications of what I did’ Lee Clark on the career regret that still haunts him2The best English players of the 1980s3Why Arsenal are wearing black for the North London Derby?4Guillem Balague: ‘Kylian Mbappe & Co could have earned more elsewhere, but the white shirt of Real Madrid is something no club can compete with – they’re still the biggest draw’5Line-up quiz! Can you name the Newcastle line-up from their 2017 win over Wolves?