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The art of Maradona: Painter's tributes to Argentina legend draw worldwide attention

The death of football icon Diego Maradona late last year was a landmark moment for the whole of Argentina, and the entire soccer world mourned the loss of the former Boca Juniors, Barcelona and Napoli forward. Maximiliano Bagnasco's experiences since that day show how much Maradona still means to his home nation, more than three decades after he led them to glory at the 1986 World Cup.