ARGENTINA GREAT DIEGO Maradona has reassured fans he is “fine” after fears mounted regarding his health.
It was reported on Friday the 58-year-old had been hospitalised in Buenos Aires after suffering a stomach bleed.
His daughter, Dalma, dismissed rumours of a serious illness as false and offered assurances that he would soon be back at home.
Maradona was filmed being driven away from hospital hours later and has since posted a message on social media to thank his followers for their concern.
“I want to thank you for the messages of encouragement,” he wrote on Instagram.
“I’m sorry to have worried you for no reason. I want to tell you that nothing happened, that I’m fine.
“Today, I am looking after my grandchildren Benja, Dieguito Matias, and my son Diego Fernando.
“I send you all a kiss!”
Earlier on Friday, it was confirmed Maradona would stay on as coach of Mexican second-tier side Dorados.
The club issued a statement saying: “registration as coach [for the Clausura 2019 season] was made on time” before adding “the club have requested, for medical reasons, that the coach shows up in the near future”, amid the reports over Maradona’s health.
The 1986 World Cup hero has used a crutch at Dorados games this season due to arthritis and there were also concerns when he was pictured being treated by paramedics following Argentina’s win over Nigeria in St Petersburg at last year’s World Cup.
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Very sad. #RIP
Such a shame. Only beginning his career and then he passes away at the point where his dream came true.
Rest In Peace, Dylan.
R.i.p, you did what most of us dream about….
Never saw or heard of him but just by reading about his story would give ANYONE inspiration,never giving up on a dream he had to the last.What a courages young man unfortunately taken from this world far far to early.His family can be very proud of him as they reared a wonderful young man.May god rest his soul
The club and the fans stuck with him the last 3 years, willed him on and he even got a run out for the first team last season. He was at the training ground whenever he could. The last update was that all was looking good, until today. The players and staff are shell shocked! It will be a sad and tough day at Upton Park tomorrow.
RIP Dylan.
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True hero too kelp fighting ,
R,I,P
R.I.P
Very sad….R.I.P.
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RIP young man god bless
Rest in peace ..young fella..
RIP. Too young. Heard he was a good player aswell
20? So so sad. RIP.
That poor young man and his family/friends.may he rest in peace.
Courage beyond words – dreams till the end – Inspiring – Never, Never, Never quit
Is the same bellend red thumbing all the comments?