Is Aguero related to Maradona?

Few people have a footballing family tree as healthy and flowering as Benjamin Aguero, the son of former Manchester City striker Sergio, and grandson of Argentina legend Diego Maradona.

Is Aguero related to Messi?

Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi's friendship is no secret, with the latter being the godfather to the former's son, Benjamin - a classy tribute from not just a fellow footballer, but a true friend to the Manchester City legend.

Is Messi and Aguero related to Maradona?

Benjamin Aguero - Father: Sergio Aguero. Grandfather: Diego Maradona. Godfather: Leo Messi.

Is Maradona Messi's godfather?

GiveMeSport - Benjamin Aguero - Father: Sergio Aguero. Grandfather: Diego Maradona. Godfather: Leo Messi.

Why is Aguero retiring?

Having experienced discomfort in his chest during Barcelona's 1-1 draw against Alaves in October, Aguero was diagnosed with a cardiac arrhythmia – or irregular heartbeat – and forced to announce his early retirement in December.

Why is Aguero called Kun?

When asked to explain his nickname, Sergio Aguero told BBC Sport: “Kun actually represents a Japanese cartoon character from my favourite series that I used to watch as a child,” he said. “I coined the nickname Kun because of my resemblance to the character, which was actually named Kum Kum."

Did Aguero marry Maradona's daughter?

Sergio Aguero was once married to football legend, Late Diego Maradona's daughter but four years later the marriage was dissolved.

Why is Sergio Kun?

The nickname “Kun” is taken from a Japanese cartoon he used to watch as a child, where the main character was called 'Kum-Kum'. He was said to have looked like Kum Kum and the nickname just stuck.

Are De Gea and Aguero related?

Aguero has actually been close friends with De Gea since their days playing together at Atletico Madrid – where they even won the Europa League together.

Are Diego Maradona and Giannina related?

Giannina Maradona is an Argentine accessory designer and entrepreneur well known for being the youngest daughter of the legendary footballer Diego Maradona. She got more media attention when she married former Manchester City footballer Sergio Aguero and later divorced.

Is Messi the godfather of Aguero son?

Sergio Agüero married the daughter of the late-great Diego Maradona, and their son, born in 2009 and called Benjamín, also has a very special godfather: Leo Messi.

Is Aguero Lebanese?

Sergio Leonel Agüero del Castillo (born 2 June 1988), also known as Kun Agüero, is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Did Kun Aguero retire?

He swapped the Etihad Stadium for Camp Nou as a free agent in the summer of 2021, but was taken to hospital in October after suffering discomfort in his chest and hung up his boots on December 15. Since retiring, Aguero has continued to feel the effects of the condition that pushed him out of the game.

What heart problem has Sergio Aguero?

The Manchester City legend and former Barcelona striker was sadly forced to retire in December 2021, aged 33, after being diagnosed with a cardiac arrhythmia — an irregular heartbeat.

Who is Sergio dating?

Aguero's most recent love is 24-year-old model Sofia Calzetti. It was his first confirmed girlfriend since Tejeda, and they went Instagram official with a series of cute pictures on social media in 2019.

Where is Sergio Aguero?

He has earned the adoration of the City family, and the respect of the football family the World over.” Aguero left City this summer to join Barcelona, bringing the curtain down on an incredible 10 years at the Etihad that had seen him become an icon of the game.