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They say they will kill me! Morgue attendant who took selfie with Maradona's body now begs for forgiveness

Argentina's President Alberto Fernandez places a Argentinos Juniors jersey on the casket of soccer legend Diego Maradona, at the presidential palace Casa Rosada, in Buenos Aires [Reuters]

Funeral worker who took a selfie with Diego Maradona’s body has asked legend’s family and fans for forgiveness after social media outrage.

Social networks erupted in anger on Thursday after the photos leaked online, sparking outrage from users.

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