Diego Maradona Dies: Argentina Declares 3 Days Mourning

The world is mourning for Diego Maradona. In Argentina, the homeland of the legendary football player, a three-day mourning was declared. In his memory, the authorities decided to highlight a number of buildings and structures with the colors of the national flag. The main monument, the obelisk of Buenos Aires, was painted in white and blue, and the square in front of it became a universal place of mourning for the greatest sportsman of our time. Hundreds of people gather here, fireworks are launched into the sky in honor of Maradona.

People bring flowers and candles to the house where Maradona lived, as well as to the area where he was born. Former Argentina national football team player and coach Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60. The farewell will be held today at the presidential palace in the center of Buenos Aires.