Maradona will be in Yokohama for the final (Allsport)
MARADONA MAKES WORLD CUP FINAL
By PA Sport Staff
Diego Armando Maradona has finally arrived in Japan where he will attend Sunday's World Cup final between Brazil and Germany.
The 41-year-old, denied entry to the country earlier this summer because of
his past drug convictions, was granted a visa on June 7 after the Japanese
government was informed that he was to be Argentina's official representative.
Maradona has fond memories of Japan.
When he was nicknamed El Pibe de Oro - the Golden Child - back in 1979, he
helped Argentina capture the Under-19 World Cup title there.
Maradona played in four World Cups with Argentina, winning in 1986.
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