Maradona leaves hospital

Diego Maradona has left a private hospital in Dubai after undergoing surgery to remove kidney stones.

A statement released by the Dubai-based club Al Wasl said the coach and former Argentina great was discharged from the Canadian Specialist Hospital on Monday following the operation Sunday night. It said Maradona will take a day off to rest and recuperate and is expected to return to the club on Wednesday.

Maradona was admitted to the hospital after complaining of abdominal pains.

Maradona coached Al Wasl to a 2-1 victory over Al Ahli on Saturday. The club’s next match is Jan. 23. (AP)

Napoli draws 1-1 with Bologna

Edinson Cavani extended his goal-scoring streak to four games, giving Napoli a 1-1 home tie against Bologna in the Italian league.

Robert Acquafresca put Bologna ahead in the 14th minute when he beat an offside trap, and Cavani tied the score in the 71st after a hand ball by Diego Perez, Cavani’s fifth goal in four games.

Napoli (7-4-7) is sixth with 28 points, 10 points behind first-place Juventus. Bologna (5-9-4) is 16th with 19 points, four above the relegation zone. 

(AP)