Earlier it was reported that Maradona collapsed after the final whistle and was taken away from the stadium.

"I want to tell everyone that I am fine, that I am not, neither was I interned. In the halftime of the game against Nigeria, my neck hurt a lot and I suffered a decompensation. I was checked by a doctor and he recommended me to go home before the second half, but I wanted to stay because we were risking it all. How could I leave? I send a kiss to everyone, thanks for the support!" Maradona posted on Instagram Wednesday.

Maradona was watching the game from the VIP sector of the Saint Petersburg Stadium, and his expressive and high emotional state were filmed on camera on numerous occasions.

Argentina beat Nigeria 2-1 in their final Group D match and move to the knockout stage, where they will face Group C winners France in Kazan on Saturday.

The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked off on June 14 and will continue until July 15, with the matches being played in 11 cities across Russia.