Argentinean football legend Diego Maradona was today released from hospital after being taken into intensive care with heart problems twelve days ago.
Maradona, considered by many to be the best footballer to play the game, was allowed to leave with the consent of his family and his doctor.
The 43-year-old's condition had improved greatly after being admitted with severe heart and breathing difficulties.
Doctors have declined to say whether the former player's current state is related to cocaine addiction, which the superstar has fought for more than a decade.
Maradona is most fondly remembered for his dazzling display in the 1986 World Cup, which along with his infamous 'hand of God' incident, helped Argentina to lift the World Cup for a second time.
Filed by Rob Wright
