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‘God of football’ Diego Maradona unveils statue in Kolkata

Updated On Dec 11, 2017 11:03 PM IST
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Former Argentine footballer Diego Maradona with his wife after being felicitated at a programme in Kolkata on Monday. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 11, 2017 11:03 PM IST

Former Argentine footballer Diego Maradona with his wife after being felicitated at a programme in Kolkata on Monday. (PTI)

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A statue of Diego Maradona was unveiled at Kolkata but its resemblance to the legend wasn’t exactly uncanny. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A statue of Diego Maradona was unveiled at Kolkata but its resemblance to the legend wasn’t exactly uncanny. (PTI)

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Maradona was nevertheless appreciative of the statue. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Maradona was nevertheless appreciative of the statue. (REUTERS)

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Diego Maradona was all smiles at the charity event. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Diego Maradona was all smiles at the charity event. (REUTERS)

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Maradona interacted with cancer patients during the programme. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Maradona interacted with cancer patients during the programme. (PTI)

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Maradona was shown plenty of love by fans in Kolkata and he appreciated it. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Maradona was shown plenty of love by fans in Kolkata and he appreciated it. (PTI)

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Maradona, who was joined by his wife, clearly enjoyed the experience. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Maradona, who was joined by his wife, clearly enjoyed the experience. (PTI)

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Given the love Maradona gets from the city, he will enjoy playing in the charity match vs Sourav Ganguly’s team. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Given the love Maradona gets from the city, he will enjoy playing in the charity match vs Sourav Ganguly’s team. (PTI)

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