‘The greatest’: Thousands of Argentinians say goodbye to Maradona

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The funeral of football legend Diego Maradona has been held at a cemetery in Argentina’s capital. There was heavy security as his body was transported from the presidential palace, with thousands lining the route to watch the procession. Al Jazeera’s Daniel Schweimler reports from Buenos Aires. –

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