Maradona wanted to be embalmed and put on show, friend says

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The former Argentina captain had declined the idea of a statue as he wanted 'to remain with us forever.' FMTNews Maradona

People gather and light candles to honour Diego Maradona in Naples, Italy yesterday.

Maradona, who died from a heart attack on Wednesday aged 60, told friends during the coronavirus lockdown that when he died he wanted to be embalmed and put on show for fans, according to Martin Arevalo, a journalist who was close to the former Argentina captain. Arevalo, one of the few reporters who enjoyed Maradona’s confidence, confirmed the details of the footballer’s wishes to Reuters, adding that Maradona wanted “to remain with us forever”.

 

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