BREAKING: Diego Maradona’s surgery was successful

Maradona’s Surgery was successful, Diego Maradona’s surgery on a blood clot on his brain is declared a

‘success’

despite issues caused by his history with drugs and alcohol – as fans stage a vigil outside his hospital in

Argentina,  The 1986 World Cup winner, 60, was admitted to Ipensa clinic in Buenos Aires on Monday,

suffering from anemia and dehydration.

He will now remain under observation, Dr. Luque said, adding that everything was “under control”.

Maradona was transferred to the Olivos Clinic in La Plata, where was operated on at 20:00 local time

(23:00 GMT) by Dr. Luque, who is a neurosurgeon. The procedure took about 80 minutes.

Maradona presently coaches Gimnasia y Esgrima in Argentina’s top flight.

He attended the side’s game against Patronato on Friday, his 60th birthday.

Supporters of Gimnasia y Esgrima have been congregating outside the hospital carrying messages of support

for former Argentina forward.

Once the outcome of the surgery was announced, a group of fans outside began chanting his name, the

Reuters news agency reported.

His former club Napoli, who he helped to two Serie A titles, tweeted a message of support.