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Argentina legend Diego Maradona said on Wednesday morning that he is fine after being treated by paramedics at the World Cup stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Tuesday after watching his former team secure a dramatic victory over Nigeria.
Maradona posted a message on his Instagram account in which he said he had a problem with his neck.
"I want to tell everyone that I am fine, that I am not, neither was I interned," the message read. "In the halftime of the game against Nigeria, my neck hurt a lot and I suffered a decompensation. I was checked by a doctor and he recommended me to go home before the second half, but I wanted to stay because we were risking it all. How could I leave? I send a kiss to everyone, thanks for the support!"
Video posted online after Argentina's win showed the enigmatic Maradona, who had been expressive throughout the game from his midlevel seat, requiring help to return to the adjoining luxury box.