Diego Maradona has been treated by paramedics following Argentina’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup.
The 57-year-old could be seen being helped from his seat at the St Petersburg Stadium, before collapsing into a chair inside the stadium.
He was immediately attended to by Russian paramedics and ESPN reports that he was transported to a local hospital shortly afterwards.
An Argentina source has since told The Independent that the 1986 World Cup winner has been stabilised.
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Maradona had earlier been filmed manically celebrating Marcos Rojo’s late winning goal and swearing at supporters and was branded a “laughing stock” by BBC presenter Gary Linker.
As television cameras swung his way, seconds after the ball hit the back of Nigeria’s net, Maradona thrust middle-finger gestures with both hands.
“There’s Diego Maradona celebrating,” said Lineker. “I think he might make the papers for a different kind of celebration, there’s a danger he’s becoming a laughing stock I’m afraid.
“[He’s] let himself down with that celebration. You understand how he’s euphoric, but this kind of reaction… Really, Diego?”
Former England and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand was also less impressed with Maradona’s antics. “His career as a football player on the pitch was up there with the best,” added pundit Rio Ferdinand.
“Unfortunately there are moments like this that do arise it’s not nice to see that let him down.”
BBC sports presenter Dan Walker wrote on Twitter: “And that’s why you don’t show Maradona no matter how good he was in his prime”
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The Argentines have defeated Nigeria to clinch the second spot in the group stage.
Marcos Rojo scored the second goal for the Argentines, while Lionel Messi scored the first in the 14th minute.
Moses scored a penalty kick for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
Argentina are up ahead Nigeria with 1 point difference, while Iceland are the bottom of the group.
Croatia takes the lead with 9 points, Argentina follows with 4 points, Nigeria with 3 points.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are out of the world cup.
More details to follow.