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Why FIFA pays Diego Maradona handsomely to be at 2018 World Cup in Russia

Diego Maradon (C) looking cheerful after recovery. [Photo/Courtesy]

Diego Maradona has overshadowed Argentina's progress to the last 16 with his antics in Saint Petersburg in the win over Nigeria.

The icon appeared to be intoxicated and admitted to bingeing on white wine, while for a second time the former World Cup winner made an offensive gesture.

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