Maradona to undergo surgery for subdural hematoma

Diego Maradona

Diego Maradona

(Reuters/NAN)

Argentina football star Diego Maradona will undergo surgery for a subdural hematoma within hours.

A source with knowledge of the situation, as well as local media, said on Tuesday.

Maradona had been hospitalised since Monday night for anemia and dehydration though his condition had been improving, his personal doctor said earlier in the day.

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