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Argentina Honors Maradona at 65 With Coin, Family Tributes and Charity Show

Official commemorations and a charity telecast highlight the endurance of his legacy.

Overview

  • The Central Bank released a limited silver coin celebrating Maradona’s second goal against England at the 1986 World Cup, priced at ARS 235,000 and available initially to 2,500 applicants via an online form.
  • A live special titled “Un Día Maradoniano” is scheduled on Flow (channel 605) from 6 p.m., hosted by Dalma Maradona, Migue Granados and Lucas Fridman, with entry tied to donations benefiting Argentinos Juniors’ social foundation.
  • The event will take place at the Microestadio Malvinas Argentinas in La Paternal, recognizing Maradona’s debut in top-flight football with Argentinos Juniors.
  • Dalma and Gianinna Maradona marked the day with emotional social media posts, sharing family photos and video clips and thanking fans for their messages.
  • Media outlets published fresh photo retrospectives of his career, while Rosario coverage revisited his 1993 stint and enduring declaration of affection for Newell’s Old Boys.