Diego Maradona teaches children soccer skills in Dongguan, November 7, 2010.

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona died of a heart attack at the age of 60 on November 25 in his home in Tigre, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Maradona is not only a football star, but was also enthusiastic about charity activities. Actually, he has a special connection with Dongguan. Ten years ago, he was invited to attend a charity event in the city.

On November 4, 2010, Maradona embarked on a 10-day charity tour in China. At 8pm on November 7, the second stop on his Charity Tournament kicked off in Dongguan. Maradona showed up in the Dongguan Sports Center to interact with players and fans, creating a joyous atmosphere.

Besides the charity match, Maradona also participated in a series of activities such as a charity dinner and a meet-and-greet with fans in Dongguan, which fueled a new round of enthusiasm for football among people in Dongguan.

The news of Maradona's sudden passing shocked fans in Dongguan. Many of them expressed their condolences to the legendary footballer on Weibo, WeChat and other social media platforms.