Diego Maradona clashes with Juan Sebastian Veron (left) during the "United for Peace" match in Rome, leading to the former being helped from the pitch enraged at half-time. Pope Francis helped organize the game, which featured footballing greats from around the world.
Diego Maradona clashes with Juan Sebastian Veron (left) during the "United for Peace" match in Rome, leading to the former being helped from the pitch enraged at half-time. Pope Francis helped organize the game, which featured footballing greats from around the world.
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Maradona salutes the crowd as he leaves the pitch.
Maradona salutes the crowd as he leaves the pitch.
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The Argentine legend starred for the "Blue Team" alongside Italian legends Francesco Totti and Antonio Di Natale and former Brazilian defender Cafu. The team boasted 564 international caps.
The Argentine legend starred for the "Blue Team" alongside Italian legends Francesco Totti and Antonio Di Natale and former Brazilian defender Cafu. The team boasted 564 international caps.
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Totti (left) confessed after the game that he can now retire happy having played with Maradona. The Roma veteran was assisted by Maradona for his first half goal.
Totti (left) confessed after the game that he can now retire happy having played with Maradona. The Roma veteran was assisted by Maradona for his first half goal.
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The "White Team" included former Brazil and Barcelona star Ronaldinho.
The "White Team" included former Brazil and Barcelona star Ronaldinho.
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Maradona coached Argentina's national football team from 2008-2010, for whom Veron gained 78 caps before retiring in 2010.
Maradona coached Argentina's national football team from 2008-2010, for whom Veron gained 78 caps before retiring in 2010.
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Maradona also starred in the 2014 peace charity game, which was again hosted by Pope Francis.
Maradona also starred in the 2014 peace charity game, which was again hosted by Pope Francis.
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