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SJDA plans life-size statue of football legend Maradona

"We are now planning to immortalize the legend by constructing a statue of the ‘Hand of God’ in Siliguri town. The full-size statue is likely to come up adjacent the Kanchanjungha Stadium,” said Mr Paul, Vice-president of the North Bengal Board for Development of Sports and Games.

Diego Maradona dismisses Alzheimer’s rumours

Maradona, who this month ended an 11-month spell as head coach of Mexican second division side Dorados, has suffered a series of health issues since ending his playing career in 1997.