Maradona to sue Chinese companies

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Argentina legend Diego Maradona will sue popular two Chinese companies for using his name and image to promote an online game without his consent. The two companies are Chinese web portal Sina and Internet company The9 Limited.

It is understood that, Maradona will be suing the companies to a tune of 20 million yuan (€2.17m).

Fielding questions from Xinhua news agency, Maradona said, he never gave consent to the Chinese companies to use his name or image.

According to Xinhuanews agency, one of the company, The9 Limited, apologized for the mistake. Claiming they had been tricked by a Chinese football agent, but Maradona didn't accept the apology.

"I do not accept the apology from The9 Limited, and I will continue to protect my legitimate interests through legal procedures," Maradona said in the statement.