Maradona Says He’s a Soldier for Venezuela Against Imperialists
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Argentine soccer icon Diego Maradona said he’s willing to a be a soldier for Venezuela in its battle against “imperialist” attacks.
Protests over rampant crime, repression and President Nicolas Maduro’s economic policies have led to the death of at least 10 people in Venezuela this month. Maradona, who was friends with former President Hugo Chavez, said he signed a contract to be a commentator for the World Cup for Venezuela’s state-run television network, Telesur.