The attack causes a stir among the fans after surprising posts showed on Maradona’s account. After a number of strange messages also appeared on Maradona’s social media handles.

Maradona’s kin and administration group promptly addressed the scenario and confirmed that it was a hack. They additionally suggested followers disregard any posts made in the course of the breach.

“We regret to inform you that Diego Maradona’s official Facebook account has suffered a cyber attack”, Maradona’s household knowledgeable in a press release. “We are working to reverse this hacking as soon as possible.”

Around midnight a message of help for footballer Vinicius first appeared.