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Maradona hospitalized in Dubai with kidney stones

The Columbian
Published: January 14, 2012, 4:00pm

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Diego Maradona has been admitted to a hospital in Dubai for the removal of kidney stones.

Maradona’s club Al Wasl says the coach and former Argentina great complained of abdominal pains on Sunday and was taken to a hospital. Doctors determined he’ll need surgery, which is scheduled for later Sunday.

Maradona coached Al Wasl to a 2-1 victory over Al Ahli on Saturday night.

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