Diego Maradona 'treated by paramedics' after Argentina's World Cup victory over Nigeria

Diego Maradona has been treated by paramedics following Argentina's 2-1 World Cup win over Nigeria.

The 57-year-old was helped from his seat and into a box at full-time, just moments after wildly celebrating Marcos Rojo's 86th minute winner.

The Barcelona and Napoli legend was then treated by two paramedics in a nearby room. Reports in Argentina claim Maradona was then taken to hospital but this is unconfirmed.

An Argentine journalist then reported that Maradona's blood pressure was coming down and steadying after treatment at the stadium's medical centre.

The Mirror's Darren Lewis, who was at the match, said: "Maradona has not gone to hospital. He was treated here at the Zenit Arena in the medical centre for a 'blood pressure-related issue'

"He is said to be fine at the moment."

Maradona was the focus of much attention as Argentina booked a place in the World Cup's last-16.

Cameras regularly cut to the World Cup winner for his reactions.

His most controversial of moments came when Rojo sealed the win for Argentina. Maradona was seen screaming down at the pitch and swearing with both hands.

And his actions didn't go down well at full-time.

On BBC1, Gary Lineker said: "Maradona's in danger of becoming a laughing stock, I'm afraid."

Rio Ferdinand added: "His career as a football player on the pitch was up there with the best, but unfortunately there are moments like this that do arrive. It is not nice to see that."

A fan from Argentina penned: "Diego Maradona does not represent me as Argentinian. I'm ashamed by him."

Source: Mirror