BUENOS AIRES - Argentine football legend Diego Maradona was due to arrive home in Buenos Aires from Dubai on Sunday after learning of the death of his 81-year-old mother Dalma.
Dalma Franco de Maradona, known to Argentines as Dona Tota, died late Saturday in a Buenos Aires clinic where she was being treated for a heart condition.
Maradona, 51, who has been coaching Emirates club Al-Wasl since last June, was travelling back to Argentina from Dubai when he learned of his mother's death.
There were numerous tributes on social network sites from artists, politicians and footballers.
"A very sad day ... thanks for the support. We're all with Diego and the family," wrote Maradona's son-in-law Sergio 'Kun' Aguero.
Maradona mourns for mom
BUENOS AIRES - Argentine football legend Diego Maradona was due to arrive home in Buenos Aires from Dubai on Sunday after learning of the death of his 81-year-old mother Dalma.
Dalma Franco de Maradona, known to Argentines as Dona Tota, died late Saturday in a Buenos Aires clinic where she was being treated for a heart condition.
Maradona, 51, who has been coaching Emirates club Al-Wasl since last June, was travelling back to Argentina from Dubai when he learned of his mother's death.
There were numerous tributes on social network sites from artists, politicians and footballers.
"A very sad day ... thanks for the support. We're all with Diego and the family," wrote Maradona's son-in-law Sergio 'Kun' Aguero.
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