A tribute to Diego Maradona, in photos from around the world

Maradona kisses the World Cup trophy after being presented it June 29, 1994. Argentina defeated West Germany 3-2 to win the World Cup soccer championship.

Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona his wife Claudia Villafane (R), sit with their two daughters Giannina Dinora (L) and Dalma Nerea ( third from L) the day of their civil wedding in Buenos Aires, in this November 7, 1989 file photo. Maradona remained in intensive care on Tuesday morning, more than 36 hours after falling ill with heart and breathing problems. A clutch of fans continued a vigil outside the posh Buenos Aires clinic where Maradona, one of the most gifted players in soccer history, was rushed on Sunday. Maradona arrived at the clinic in a serious, feverish condition with breathing difficulties and a swollen heart after watching a game at his former club Boca Juniors' stadium where he made his name. (B/W ONLY)

Soccer legends Diego Maradona (L) and Pele rest on a hammock during a reception in Rio de Janeiro, May 14, 1995.

Argentine soccer star Diego Maradona smokes a Cohiba cigar as he rides a sail boat in waters off Havana April 8, 2000. Maradona had been in Cuba on a rehabilitation program to try to kick the cocaine habit that almost cost him his life at the beginning of the year.

Fans gather around the Obelisk of Buenos Aires to cheer and pay tribute to former football star Diego Maradona who died today on November 26, 2020 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Diego Maradona, considered one of the biggest football stars in history, died at 60 from a heart attack on Wednesday in Buenos Aires.

Argentina footballer of Boca Junior's women's team Yamila Rodriguez cries in front of a graffiti of  Diego Maradona after the news of his death was known on November 25, 2020 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Diego Maradona, considered one of the biggest football stars in history, died at 60 from a heart attack on Wednesday in Buenos Aires.

Supporters mourn the death of soccer player Diego Armando Maradona in front of the San Paolo stadium on November 25, 2020 in Naples, Italy. Diego Armando Maradona died at 60 after cardiac arrest while he was at his house in Tigre, Argentina, where he was spending his convalescence after brain surgery three weeks before.

Fans mourn Diego Maradona in an altar outside Argentinos Juniors' Diego Maradona Stadium on November 25, 2020 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Diego Maradona, considered one of the biggest football stars in history, died at 60 from a heart attack on Wednesday in Buenos Aires.

Fans pay tribute to Diego Maradona the former football star who died today, at San Telmo neighborhood on November 25, 2020 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Diego Maradona, considered one of the biggest football stars in history, died at 60 from a heart attack on Wednesday in Buenos Aires.

Players and officials take part in a minute of silence to remember Diego Maradona prior to the UEFA Champions League Group A stage match between FC Bayern Muenchen and RB Salzburg at Allianz Arena on November 25, 2020 in Munich, Germany. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in fixtures being played behind closed doors.

A scientific police van transports the body of Diego Maradona to San Fernando Hospital to have his autopsy performed at San Andres neighbourhood, home of Diego Maradona, on November 25, 2020 in Tigre, Argentina. Diego Maradona, considered one of the biggest football stars in history, died at 60 from a heart attack on Wednesday in Buenos Aires.