Maradona nearly collapses after Argentina win
Football legend Diego Maradona celebrated a bit too much and needed
medical assistance after Argentina’s victory.
Argentina beat Nigeria 2-1 in a nail-biting World Cup game to advance to the Round of 16.
Pictures and videos surfaced online of Maradona celebrating and having to get medical assistance after going a little over the top.
TV cameras regularly focused on Maradona, capturing his hilarious reactions to the team.
Russie 2018 : Diego Maradona victime d’un malaise à la fin du match Argentine vs Nigéria https://t.co/2InfjMLpXK pic.twitter.com/5oJ1JM12Py
— Vantbefinfo (@vantbefinfo) June 27, 2018
Mere seconds after the ball hit Nigeria’s net, Maradona thrust
middle-finger gestures with both hands. Enough to make his blood boil!
Paramedics had to react quickly inside a corporate box at the Saint Petersburg Stadium after the full-time whistle blew.
Diego Maradona needed some assistance leaving the stadium after Argentina's win (via @SteveSpoiler) pic.twitter.com/Mt80bLizhD
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) June 26, 2018