Thousands line up in Argentina to say farewell to Maradona
Fans threw things towards the casket, including soccer shirts, as they tried to get near the player, who had become a hero in Argentina
26 November 2020 - 14:16
Buenos Aires — Argentinians lined the streets of Buenos Aires on Thursday to say goodbye to soccer great Diego Maradona, whose casket lay in state at the Casa Rosada presidential palace draped in an Argentinian flag and his famous number 10 shirt.
Maradona, Argentina’s favourite son, whose life was marred by struggles with addiction, died aged 60 following a heart attack at home on Wednesday. Huge crowds are expected to pay their respects as part of three days of national mourning...
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