During his last visit to Kolkata three years ago, Maradona had conducted a football clinic with school children at the Aditya School of Sports in Kadambgachi on the outskirts of Barasat, about 35 kilometres from Kolkata.
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Only family members and close friends were permitted at Jardín Bella Vista cemetery for the final religious ceremony and burial of Maradona next to the graves of his parents, Dalma and Diego.
Stimac played against Maradona on two occasions. Before the FIFA World Cup in 1994, when Argentina played an international friendly against Croatia, Stimac had a chance to play against the legendary footballer.
Bhutia has featured for both East Bengal and Mohun Bagan during his illustrious club career.
The former Argentine captain and World Cup winner had, on his visits to India, met a number of footballing stars of the past and present.
Thousands of fans and admirers fled through Casa Rosada, placing bouquets next to the coffin or memorabilia from teams Maradona played in or coached.
Paying his tribute to Maradona, Bhutia said he always aspired to play like the football legend.
After a minute's silence to honour late Diego Maradona, Kerala got off to a dream start with Cidoncha heading in a Seityasen free-kick in the 5th minute.
Maradona, who scored 115 goals for Napoli in 259 matches, helped the club challenge Juventus' supremacy, winning its first two Serie A titles and the 1989 UEFA Cup.
The move comes with the city in mourning for the soccer great, who died Wednesday of a heart attack at age 60.
Fans blew kisses as they passed Maradona's wooden casket in the main lobby of the presidential building, some strike their chests with closed fists and shouting, “Let’s go Diego.”
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The football hotbed of India had the opportunity to witness the Argentine legend twice -- in 2008 and 2017 -- but the euphoria generated during his first visit remains unparalleled.
Maradona died on Wednesday evening due to cardio-respiratory arrest at his home in the Tigre district on the northern outskirts of Buenos Aires in Argentina.
Chances of Messi becoming the saint-like mythical figure that Maradona became long before his death on November 25, 2020, look rather slim.
There is, perhaps, no better match for Robbie Fowler to begin his stint in India than the Indian Super League's first-ever Kolkata derby. The man is, after all, the king of derbies.
Danny Fox previously led Nottingham Forest and Wigan Athletic, a club he played for last season in the English Championship.
The former India captain had the opportunity to meet, play ball and hug one of the world's greatest sporting stars during a private event in Kerala a few years ago.
Maradona died due to cardiorespiratory arrest at his home in the Tigre district on the northern outskirts of the capital Buenos Aires on Wednesday.
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