Sport: the life of football legend Maradona

Diego Maradona, who was born in Buenos Aires on October 30, 1960, relaxes on a beach with his family in 1977 Photograph: Press Association

Maradona achieved notoriety for what he dubbed the 'hand of God' - one of two goals he scored against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final. His second goal that day, a winding run from midfield, was voted the greatest goal in World Cup history Photograph: Daniel Motz/Press Association

During the World Cup final in Mexico 1986, Maradona flies through the air after being challenged by West Germany goalkeeper Harald Schumacher Photograph: Peter Robinson/Press Association

A joyous Maradona raises the World Cup trophy after the Argentines won the final 3-2. He had set up the winning goal for Jorge Burruchaga Photograph: AFP

At only 5ft 5in, Maradona stood almost head and shoulders beneath his team-mates Photograph: Simon Bruty/Getty

Running wild as Argentina defeat Italy 5-4 on penalties in the semi-final of the 1990 World Cup. However, the South Americans went on to lose the final 1-0 to West Germany Photograph: Getty

Celebrating as Argentina beat Greece in their World Cup match at Foxboro Stadium near Boston in 1994. Maradona was later sent home from the tournament in disgrace after failing a drug test Photograph: Daniel Garcia/AFP

Playing with his idol Fidel Castro, the Cuban president Photograph: AP

Maradona is held back by friends as he tries to attack a photographer in the parking lot of a Havana supermarket in 2000 Photograph: Adalberto Roque/AFP

An overweight Maradona gives a thumbs up sign to fans at La Bombonera stadium in March 2007. Less than a month later he was rushed to hospital with symptoms of abdominal pain from which he recovered Photograph: Juan Mabromata/AFP