Diego Maradona In Recovery After Successful Brain Surgery, Doctor Says theguardian.com

Diego Maradona was in recovery after successful surgery to treat a subdural haematoma, a blood clot on the brain, the former World Cup winner’s doctor said.

The operation was to address the clot, often caused by a head injury, which can put pressure on the brain.

“I was able to evacuate the haematoma successfully and Diego tolerated the surgery very well,” Leopoldo Luque, Maradona’s neurosurgeon and personal physician, told reporters outside the clinic where dozens of fans were gathered.