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LULAC Remembers Diego Maradona, Latino Soccer Star Dead At 60
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Nation’s Leading Latino Civil Rights Organization Says the Argentinian D10S
Inspired Millions Worldwide

Washington, DC - The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) today
issued the following statement:

“We are deeply saddened that one of sport’s greatest stars has died following
brain surgery a week ago. Diego Maradona will be remembered for transfixing
soccer enthusiasts with his superhuman talent and athletic feats. LULAC has
always encouraged young Latinos, men and women alike, to emulate positive aspects
in the lives of their sports heroes who inspire them to achieve more in their own
future. Maradona, the mere name of this player, ignited that spirit in young
people and the young at heart around the world. At this time when nations
everywhere are battling the COVID-19 pandemic, may we pause and remember the
heart with which Maradona played, often against seemingly insurmountable
opponents. One of the highlights for which he will be forever celebrated was the
match in the quarter-finals of the 1986 World Cup against England in which the
ball ricocheted off his raised fist into the head of a player from the opposing
team and flew into the net to score the decisive goal. He would later describe
the incident as, "The Hand of God". His performances on the field is worthy of a
final ovation. May we raise our voices today and scream in unison GOL in his
honor one final time. Que descanse en paz, el gran Pibe de Oro.”

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About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and
oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans
and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with 1,000
councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and
advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of
today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org [ [link removed] ] .







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