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Argentine legend 'weak, tired' but improving in hospital

Diego Maradona

In this file photo taken on September 10, 2018 Argentine legend Diego Maradona gestures during his first training session as coach of Mexican football club Dorados, at the Banorte stadium in Culiacan, Sinaloa State, Mexico.

Photo credit: Pedro Pardo | AFP

By  AFP

What you need to know:

  • "With a patient on medication, there are times when hospitalization serves to adjust that medication. That's good," said the doctor.
  • The former Argentina captain led his team to victory in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. Along with Brazil's Pele, Maradona is widely regarded as the greatest player of all time.

Buenos Aires

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona "is much better and eager to leave" after being admitted to hospital for medical checks, his doctor said Tuesday.

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