Diego Maradona was celebrating wildly in Leicester today as Argentina beat Tonga (Video)

As VIP guests go it doesn't get much bigger than this.

Diego Maradona pitched up in Leicester today to watch Argentina take on Tonga in the Rugby World Cup. The 1986 World Cup winner had plenty to cheer about as the Pumas ran out 35-16 winners, securing the bonus point in the 71st minute when Julian Montoya crossed for their fourth try. They have moved above Tonga into second in Pool B, behind the All Blacks. https://twitter.com/rugbyworldcup/status/650665219123908608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw And once the rest of the stadium realised who was in attendance he almost stole the attention from what was happening on the pitch. https://twitter.com/nickmashiter/status/650664296674889729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw He even had a special greeting for Argentine rugby legend Agustín Pichot before the game. https://twitter.com/philousports/status/650663244051431424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw But Pumas fans will hope that Maradona's presence in not a bad omen – given that his interactions with the team are usually surrounding defeats.

"Diego Maradona is a huge supporter of Pumas rugby, and a personal friend, but he only phones about rugby when Argentina are defeated," Pichot said in 2007.

"When we lose, Diego is always the first on the phone – always to offer support and solidarity for the Pumas – but when we win, I guess he just lets us get on with celebrating. It is his philosophy.