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Argentina Marks Maradona’s 65th With AFA Homage, Club Salutes and Central Bank Coin

His heirs have consolidated control of his brand through a new Electa Global agreement.

Overview

  • The AFA released an homage video to the national icon as president Claudio Tapia posted a personal message, while Dalma and Gianinna Maradona shared emotive tributes on Instagram.
  • Clubs in Argentina and abroad joined the remembrance, with Boca posting a video precisely at 10:10 and Napoli, Newell’s, Sevilla and Gimnasia among those honoring the No. 10.
  • The Central Bank issued a limited silver coin celebrating the 1986 “Goal of the Century,” priced at ARS 235,000 and available to the first 2,500 applicants via an online form.
  • A live special, “Un Día Maradoniano,” streams on Flow at 18:00, hosted by Dalma Maradona with entry tied to donations that will support Argentinos Juniors and its foundation.
  • In October, Maradona’s five children signed with Electa Global to create and distribute premium Maradona-branded products under family oversight, as inquiries into his 2020 death remain active.