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Month after boy's birth, Diego Maradona 'recognises' son

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013, 13:11 IST | Place: London | Agency: ANI

The child, named Diego Fernando, is the fifth child of the Argentinean star and is reportedly in good health, the Daily Star reports.

Diego Maradona with Veronica Ojeda.

Football legend Diego Maradona has officially recognised his former girlfriend Veronica Ojeda’s newest baby as his son, a month after she gave birth to the child.

The child, named Diego Fernando, is the fifth child of the Argentinean star and is reportedly in good health, the Daily Star reports.

The 52-year-old Maradona has two daughters, Dalma and Giannina, from his marriage with ex-wife Claudia Vallafane.

The Argentine football great has two other children he has never recognised as his, although courts in paternity cases have ruled he's the father.