Maradona on the Mend

05-04-2007 12:10

Legendary Argentine footie player Diego Maradona is getting better after suffering from toxic alcohol Hepatitis and will stay in hospital for a further two weeks.

The retired sports ace, 46, was admitted to a Buenos Aires hospital last week after over-indulging in food, alcohol and tobacco.

Guemes Hospital director Hector Pezello says, "Diego Maradona is in the sixth day of care, maintaining good progress regarding the toxic alcohol hepatitis.

"There has been no deterioration."

Maradona's personal doctor Alfredo Cahe adds that the star will spend two weeks in bed.