hospitalised

Football legend Maradona has begun a tearful vigil after his dog was hospitalised in Buenos Aires yesterday. He has vowed to stay awake at the bedside until his beloved pet recovers.

Early reports suggest that the dog fell into a drug induced coma after it bit Maradona while the two were playing at home. Toxicology reports are believed to indicate that it has ingested 'a heroic dose' of cocaine in the incident.

Medical specialists have confirmed that the pooch remains in a critical but stable condition and as yet has not needed any pain relief.