In front of the President's House: Tens of thousands of fans say goodbye to Maradona Israel today

Family members, past stars, Boca players and colleagues from the mythical team of Mexico 1986 • All came to pay their last respects to the legend • And also: the family telenovela sponsored by the ex, and the confrontations with the police • Watch the funeral service

• A fan is having a hard time digesting, this morning in front of the President's house

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Argentina continues to cry.

Diego Armando Maradona, one of the greatest footballers ever, passed away yesterday (Wednesday) when he was only 60 years old after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home.

Half a day later, tens of thousands arrived at the President's house, where his coffin was placed, and they all have one goal: to say goodbye to the legend for the last time.

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According to media in Argentina, a few minutes ago, the doors and checkpoints opened in the president's house, and the thousands are trying to reach the closet.

Clashes between civilians and the local police, which is trying to take over the developing chaos, are also reported.

During these hours, Maradona's family members, close friends, childhood friends, active football players, icons from world football, and many celebrities came to pay their last respects to the Argentine legend.

Boca Juniors players along with Carlos Tevez also came to the President's House, as well as the members of the mythical team in Mexico in 1986.

Argentina mourns Diego Maradona with a wake at the presidential palace in Buenos Aires https://t.co/yWLxtjD1UR

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Earlier in the morning, the media in Argentina dealt with a family farce that had developed near the president's house when Diego Maradona's ex, Rossio Oliva, was not allowed to enter to say goodbye to her ex-partner.

Apparently, Diego's ex-wife and a number of other representatives from the immediate family are refusing to let Oliva go into a final breakup.

"I was in a lot of pain when I was not allowed to enter," the ex was interviewed in tears on television. "I think everyone entered, except me. Just say hello to Diego. "

Meanwhile, so did Pope Francis, but on the death of Maradona.

The Vatican's website reads a short obituary: "The pope will remember Diego in his prayers, as he did in recent days, when he learned of his health. The pope remembers with longing and affection all his meetings with Maradona in recent years."