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Lakers News: Magic Johnson Pays Respects To Soccer Legend Diego Maradona

The entire sports world was saddened to hear the news of the passing of Argentinian soccer legend Diego Maradona, who is considered by many to be one of, if not, the best soccer player of all time. Maradona suffered a heart attack in his home of Buenos Aires.

Maradona was a transcendent talent who is most known for his time with Italian squad Napoli with whom he spent seven years with from 1984-1991 and also spent time with Spanish sides such as Barcelona and Boca Juniors.

He also appeared in four World Cups, leading Argentina to the 1986 World Cup Title and unanimously winning the Golden Ball trophy as the best player in the tournament.