What was Maradona's relationship like with his family and children?

Diego Maradona, widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time, had a complicated relationship with his family and children. He had five children from different women, and his relationship with each of them was unique.

Maradona's first child, Diego Jr., was born in 1986 to his first wife, Claudia Villafañe. Maradona had a difficult relationship with his son, who he initially refused to acknowledge as his own. However, they reconciled later in life, and Maradona publicly acknowledged his son.

Maradona's second child, Dalma, was also born to Claudia Villafañe in 1987. Their relationship was close, and Maradona was proud of his daughter's achievements in life. He also had a good relationship with his other daughter, Gianinna, who was born in 1989.

Maradona had two more children, Diego Sinagra and Jana, from extramarital affairs. Maradona initially denied paternity for Diego Sinagra, but they later reconciled, and Maradona had a good relationship with his son. His relationship with Jana, who was born in 1996, was also good, and he was involved in her life.

Maradona also had a complicated relationship with his parents, and he publicly criticized them on several occasions. He had a close relationship with his siblings, especially his brother Hugo, who also played professional football.