Maradona had greatness but no sportsmanship: England's Shilton


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - The Best FIFA Football Awards - Finalists Announcement - London, Britain - September 22, 2017 Peter Shilton during the Finalists Announcement at The Best FIFA Football Awards Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

(Reuters) - Diego Maradona had greatness in him but his refusal to apologise for his 'Hand of God' goal that helped knock England out of the 1986 World Cup proved he lacked sportsmanship, former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton has said.

Maradona died after suffering a heart attack at his home in the suburbs of Buenos Aires on Wednesday, less than a month after his 60th birthday.

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