News

Maradona Recovering Well From Successful Brain Surgery For Blood Clot

Maradona Recovering Well From Successful Brain Surgery For Blood Clot

 

 

 

Argentine great footballer, Diego Maradona is recovering “without complications” from successful brain surgery for a blood clot, his personal doctor said on Wednesday.

Surgeons at a specialist private clinic in Buenos Aires spent 80 minutes removing the clot on Tuesday night.

“He has no neurological issues. He’s progressing without any complications,” said Leopoldo Luque.

World Cup winner Maradona had been taken to hospital in La Plata — where he is the coach of top-flight side Gimnasia y Esgrima — on Monday for a series of tests after feeling unwell.

A scan revealed the blood clot, and on Tuesday he was transferred to the specialist clinic in a northern neighborhood of the capital.

“We managed to successfully remove the clot. Diego coped well with the surgery,” said Luque.

Maradona, who turned 60 on Friday, has suffered ill health before. He has survived two heart attacks, and also contracted hepatitis and underwent gastric bypass surgery.

Following this surgery, fellow Argentina football star Lionel Messi sent him a message of support.

“Diego, all the strength in the world. My family and I want to see you well as soon as possible,” said the Barcelona forward, who like Maradona in his pomp wears the No.10 jersey.

Groups of fans congregated outside the clinic with banners showing Maradona’s face and the words “Come on, Diego!”

“Once more his health has played a trick on him but he has antibodies to recover with the help of the people,” fan Oscar Medina told AFP.

 

Angela Davies

Recent Posts

Access Bank Debunks Allegations Of Missing Funds From Customer’s Account 

Access bank has debunked the allegations of missing funds from a customer’s account.    …

14 hours ago

Governor Okpebholo Appoints Sulaiman Aledeh As MD EBS

Governor Okpebholo has appointed Sulaiman Aledeh as the MD of Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS).  …

23 hours ago

Sterling, Aké Festival, Transform Lagos Into Dazzling Fusion of Culture, Art, Magic

Sterling and Aké Festival have transformed Lagos into a dazzling fusion of culture, art, and…

2 days ago

Jumoke Orisaguna Opens Up About Post-Fame Struggles

Jumoke Orisaguna has opened up about her post-fame struggles.   Glamtush reports that after years…

2 days ago

10 Historical Sites Every Traveler Should Visit

Travel isn’t just about seeing new places; it’s about connecting with stories from the past,…

2 days ago

Top Summary From Nigerian Newspapers For Saturday, November 23, 2024

The top summary from Nigerian newspapers for Saturday, November 23, 2024, can be accessed on…

2 days ago