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Diego Maradona will take legal action againat Japanese video game developer Konami for using his likeness without permission in Pro Evolution Soccer 2017.
The former Argentina, Barcelona and Napoli great confirmed the announcement via his official Facebook page on Friday, even going so far as to provide a screenshot of his 97-rated in-game player:
Luke Plunkett of Kotaku recently reported this incarnation of Maradona is the best player on the game, rather easily eclipsing 94-rated compatriot Lionel Messi.
His report also touched upon Konami's previous attempts to avoid likeness licensing by giving players like Maradona a different although somewhat similar name, such as "Malgani.