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Players and officials observe a moment's silence in memory of former Argentina player and manager Diego Maradona
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AS DIEGO Maradona turned 60 on October 30 2020, he made an appearance at what would be his final football match.
He was in football until the end and, in his role as manager of La Plata-based side Gimnasia, emerged before kick-off to receive birthday wishes ahead of a 3-0 victory against Patronato.
He didn’t stay around for the full game due to ill health but was listed as the club’s manager, appearing on an official team sheet for the last time.
Joao Pedro’s emotional goals against Fluminense captured the magic of an international club competition. But even as fans bring colour and passion, the Club World Cup’s deeper issues loom large, writes JAMES NALTON
