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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Alex Pattle

Argentina pay tribute to Diego Maradona during World Cup trophy celebrations

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Argentina paid tribute to the late Diego Maradona during their World Cup celebrations on Sunday, as the national team won the trophy for the first time since the icon inspired them to the world title in 1986.

By beating France on penalties in Qatar, after the final had ended 3-3 following extra time, Argentina became three-time world champions and denied the French that same status. It was the first edition o the World Cup to take place since Maradona died aged 60 in 2020.

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