‘Health problem’ forces Maradona to miss Russia 2018 Final Draw assistants unveiling

However, it is understood that an early arrival to Moscow, coupled with health concerns over his heart, forced the 57-year-old to miss the official unveiling.

Maradona suffered a heart attack in 2004 that left him in intensive care and has been known for his substance abuse and a poor diet, both during and after his playing days.

The former Napoli and Barcelona number 10 is an icon of football not only in his native Argentina but around the world, and reached another World Cup final with Argentina in 1990. However, he failed a drugs test at  USA '94 and was sent home from the tournament.

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