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CARACAS. — Argentine soccer star Diego Armando Maradona said on Wednesday he’s a “soldier” of the Venezuelan revolution after a short meeting with president, Nicolas Maduro.Minutes before departing from the capital’s airport, Maradona said to the Press he has become a “soldier” of the socialist Venezuelan government after his close friendship with late president, Hugo Chavez, and now with Maduro.
“Always keep loving Chavez, the great are never forgotten,” he said.
Maradona said he supports Maduro in his struggle to provide a brighter future for Venezuelans and eliminate “unfair politics” inherited from the past.
“Nicolas is doing great and having a superb presidency that gives me strength. He follows Chavez’s legacy and he can always count with me,” he said.
According to the controversial sports star, his visit to Venezuela was to thank the head of state for his support of the talk show he hosted in the Caracas based international network, TeleSUR, during the Brazil FIFA World Cup. — Xinhua.
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