Maradona released from hospital after internal bleeding

IANS  |  Buenos Aires 

Argentine football legend was released from hospital on Saturday after being admitted with in his stomach, his daughter said.

The 58-year-old was having a routine medical check-up in his home country when doctors detected the problem, the reported.

However, his family said the diagnosis was not serious. Maradona's daughter, Dalma, took to to reassure fans of her father's health.

"For those who were really worried about my dad I can tell you that he is well," she said. "He is going home soon."

Maradona, who captained to victory in 1986, has suffered a series of health problems since ending his playing career in 1997.

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First Published: Sat, January 05 2019. 09:22 IST