Diego maradona net worth 2016
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Diego Maradona’s surprising net worth before his death
At the height of his career Diego Maradona was one of the highest paid athletes in the world, but a life of addiction, legal and financial troubles meant his fortune was severely diminished at the time of his death.
The year-old Argentinian football star, who had been battling health issues, died of a heart attack on Wednesday.
Renowned along with Pele as one of the finest players ever to grace the field, the Argentine World Cup-winning captain had undergone brain surgery this month.
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Maradona's net worth down to $,
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Diego Maradona, one of soccer's greatest players, died of a heart attack Wednesday at the age of With a legacy of financial trouble, his net worth was estimated to be as little as $,
The Argentina star left a lasting legacy on the field. "The Hand of God" goal at the World Cup, which involved him punching the ball into the net, followed minutes later with one of the all-time greatest goals, vaulted the attacking midfielder into sports lore forever. His stardom with Boca Juniors, Barcelona and Napoli made him an international icon.
But sports legends don't always leave behind great wealth.
At the time of his death, however, he only had around $,, according to Celebrity Net Worth. This is a far cry from his peak when he could command several millions in salary and sponsorship deals.
Though Maradona was one of the highest-paid athletes on the planet in the early 80s, when he earned millions per year from salaries and endorsements wit
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Maradona Dies of Heart Attack at 60, Net Worth Down to $K
Argentina football legend Diego Maradona was confirmed dead Wednesday after suffering a cardiac fängelse at his home.
After experiencing several health issues widely blamed on his addiction to drugs and alcohol, Maradona’s death comes just two weeks after he left the hospital, having undergone brain surgery at the start of November. He was recovering at his home in Tigre as an outpatient.
But on onsdag på engelska morning he suffered cardiac arrest, leading to his demise. The Argentine national football association and the team&#;s tjänsteman Twitter accounts have confirmed the news, bidding farewell to the superstar.
“The Argentine Football Association, through its President Claudio Tapia, expresses its deepest sorrow for the death of our legend, Diego Armando Maradona. You will always be in our hearts,” the tweet reads, paying tribute to one of the nation’s favourite footballing sons.
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