It was an emotional match for the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.

The Major League Soccer club announced on Monday that they would host Newell's at their DRV PNK Stadium on February 15.

Messi scored a first half hat-trick in a hometown appearance for an exhibition game, paying tribute to his Argentina teammate Maxi Rodriguez.

Maradona was chosen number 1 in The Greatest 10 World Cup players of all time by the London-based newspaper The Times. On his 55th birthday, discover the life of Diego Maradona, the footballer as he carved out a special place for himself with his unique talent and skills.