Maradona Rushed To Hospital After Argentina Victory

Football great Diego Maradona had to receive medical attention as Argentina beat Nigeria 2-1 in a crucial World Cup game in St Petersburg Tuesday.

The former Argentina captain had been the centre of attention during the match as he watched Argentina’s advance to the last 16 in Russia, with
television cameras showing his exuberant celebrations as Marcos Rojo scored the winning goal four minutes from time.

In typical rebel fashion, he greeted the last-gasp winner with middle-finger gestures with both hands but was later shown being helped from his seat in his box at the St Petersburg Stadium.

The Argentinian newspaper Clarín showed pictures of Maradona being attended to by medical staff, while another Argentinian newspaper, La Nación, reported that Maradona was able to walk normally and leave the stadium minutes later.

Maradona remains a big fan of La Albiceleste and paid a visit to the camp to inspire the lads before the game against Nigeria.

He also called on talisman Lionel Messi not to quit the national team after the World Cup.