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Diego Maradona to resume his playing career at the age of 53

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Diego Maradona

(The Mirror)-He’s widely considered to be the best player ever – and Diego Maradona is now planning a sensational return to football with Argentine minnows Deportivo Riestra.

The tiny club plays in the regionalised fifth tier of domestic football in Argentina but the World Cup winner isn't put off, and is expected to make his debut on March 23.

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