Soccer legend Diego Maradona has arrived in Kochi city of Kerala on Tuesday. A tight security has been maintained on the arrival of Argentinean footballer.
Thousands of roaring fans came to the welcome their idol.
Maradona will inaugurate a jewellery showroom and launch operations of a private airline in Kannur city.
Maradona will also make a public appearance at Kannur municipal stadium that has a capacity of 50,000 but is expected to house at least double its hosting capability.
Maradona is considered as one of the best soccer player in history. He led Argentina to a World Cup triumph in 1986.
He has scored the famous 'Hand of God' goal and a goal against England in quarterfinal of 1986 world cup, which is considered as greatest goal of the millennium.
Maradona was appointed coach of the Argentina soccer team for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
He was also appointed as coach of the United Arab Emirates club Al Wasl in 2011 but was sacked only after a year of his two-year contract.
(with inputs from ANI)
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