XtraTime Web Desk: Worrying news for all the football fans across the globe as legend Diego Maradona has been rushed to hospital, after Argentina’s thrilling win over Nigeria.
The 57-year-old was in attendance at Argentina’s 2-1 victory over Nigeria on Tuesday night, which saw them qualify for the round of 16 in the World Cup.
He was extremely animated throughout the entirety of the match, but appears to have been taken to hospital since the full-time whistle.
Más q una pena. La droga destruye Diego pic.twitter.com/RxhbUnUePh
— FERNANDO SCHWARTZ (@fersch_4) June 26, 2018
Maradona had been seen dancing with Nigerian fans before the game started, and giving the middle finger when Marcos Rojo scored the winner.
He also appeared to fall asleep at one stage during the game.