Maradona leaves alcoholism clinic (8 May 2007 06:14 GMT)
Argentina football legend Diego Maradona has been released from a clinic in Buenos Aires after being treated for alcoholism.
Maradona was admitted to the private Avril Clinic, which specialises in treating addictions, on 21 April.
He was first taken to hospital at the end of March with acute toxic hepatitis related to alcohol abuse.
Maradona, who led Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup, has previously battled cocaine addiction and obesity.
His doctor, Alfredo Cahe, said of his release on Monday: "It's a very positive step for his treatment."
Maradona, 46, is still expected to report to the clinic as an outpatient three times a week.
"He no longer has to spend the night there," Dr Cahe said.
Maradona was discharged from hospital in April after two weeks of treatment but was taken back two days later suffering from strong abdominal pains and then admitted to the clinic.
source : BBC