Thousands have gathered in Buenos Aires to bid farewell to Diego Maradona as his body is laid to rest. The footballing icon sadly passed away on Wednesday after suffering from a cardiac arrest.
It comes after having surgery to remove a blood clot on his brain on October 30. Maradona has been called one of the best football players of all time after a glistening career.
Among his many achievements was the World Cup victory in 1986 with Argentina and landing the Scudetto with Napoli twice. A true legend of the game, Maradona has countless fans - including many current footballers, managers and pundits.
The streets of Buenos Aires were lined with thousands of people who wished to send their well wishes. He is revered in his home country, where
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