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Maradona’s return to Argentina to play for Newell’s

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On 13 September 1993, 40,000 fans filled up Newell’s Old Boys’ stadium to witness Diego Armando Maradona’s first training session. The great star was making his return to Argentinian football after 10 years playing in Europe. Maradona only played five games for Newell’s, but he left an impressive legacy at the club.

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