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Wednesday, 29 March 2006, 00:26 GMT 01:26 UK

When Gary met Diego

Maradona scores the famous "Hand of God" goal past Peter Shilton that helped Argentina beat England 2-1 in 1986

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Gary Lineker and Diego Maradona were famously brought together in the quarter-finals of the 1986 World Cup

Before Maradona played for Argentina against Brazil in a Masters football match

Before Maradona played for Argentina against Brazil in a Masters football match

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They had not seen each other in 20 years before Lineker interviewed Maradona in Argentina for a BBC documentary

Beside the pool at Maradona's parents' house

Beside the pool at Maradona's parents' house

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Maradona takes Lineker to his parents' house in Buenos Aires where he currently lives with his elderly mother and father

Meal at Maradona's parents' house in Buenos Aires

Meal at Maradona's parents' house in Buenos Aires

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The legendary striker talks frankly about his turbulent life at a dinner with his family

At Boca Juniors' Bombonera stadium before they play Quilmes.

At Boca Juniors' Bombonera stadium before they play Quilmes.

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Maradona takes Lineker to see a match between his beloved Boca Juniors and Quilmes at the Bombonera stadium

Watching Boca beat Quilmes 3-1

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Boca win 3-1 to the delight of Maradona, who played for the club from 1981-82, and is now their football director

Maradona celebrates a 3-1 win

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The fascinating documentary will be shown on BBC Television in the run-up to the 2006 World Cup

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