Diego Maradona shows combative side in Pope Francis' 'United for Peace' game

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Rome, Italy - 12/10/2014: Diego Armando Maradona and Francesco Totti in action during the friendly match United for Peace dedicated to Pope Francis at the Olympic stadium in Rome Stock Photo - Alamy

Rome, Italy - 12/10/2014: Diego Armando Maradona and Francesco Totti in action during the friendly match United for Peace dedicated to Pope Francis at the Olympic stadium in Rome Stock Photo - Alamy

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