Published 3 years ago

Chaotic scenes at Maradona's wake as police clash with fans

Summary by Buenos Aires Times

Riot police fired rubber bullets and tear gas in clashes with football fans near the Casa Rosada on Thursday, as chaotic scenes were seen at Diego Maradona's wake.

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Times of India

Thousands line up to bid farewell to Maradona in Argentina

Tens of thousands of fans eager to honor Diego Maradona lined up to file past the coffin of Argentina's most iconic soccer star on Thursday, some confronting police who tried to maintain order at the country's presidential mansion. Fans blew kisses as they passed Maradona's wooden casket in the presidential building, some strike their chests with closed fists and shouting, ``Let's go Diego.''

3 years ago·India

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BBC News

Diego Maradona: Footballer laid to rest as Argentina grieves

The football legend is laid to rest in a private ceremony after a day of emotional scenes.

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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Yahoo News

Maradona mourners clash with police

Chaos erupted in Buenos Aires as fans gathered to pay respects to Argentine soccer star, Diego Maradona.

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Hindu

Buenos Aires mourns at Maradona's funeral

The people of Buenos Aires were out in force to bid a final farewell to Diego Maradona on Thursday.

3 years ago·India

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CTV News

Thousands bid farewell to Maradona in Argentina amid clashes

Tens of thousands of fans, many weeping but eager to honour Diego Maradona, filed past the coffin of Argentina's most iconic soccer star on Thursday.

3 years ago·Canada

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Reuters

Argentina fans, police clash over access to Maradona wake

Argentine police and fans who were lined up to see the casket of soccer icon Diego Maradona clashed on Thursday as authorities moved to shut down access to the Casa Rosada presidential palace ahead of a planned 4pm (1900 GMT) shutoff for the public wake.

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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