Diego Maradona swore and gave the finger in front of millions of TV viewers as he celebrated Argentina’s crucial late winner against Nigeria. The Argentine raised the middle finger of both hands as he was held back in the Saint Petersburg Stadium.
Maradona had just seen Marcus Rojo sneak the goal that put Argentina in the last 16.
Nigeria were poised to qualify alongside group winners Croatia with a 1-1 draw – until Manchester United defender Rojo bulleted the ball home on 86 minutes.
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