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Diego Maradona's battle with cocaine 'sickness' revealed

Diego Maradona gives instructions to his players during his first training session as coach of Dorados [Photo: Courtesy]

Diego Maradona has opened up on the cocaine hell he has endured for 14 years - as he revealed his daughter once woke him up from a coma.

The Argentinian football legend was unveiled as the new boss of Mexican football side Dorados, who are based in a region known for its drug cartel activities.

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