Mourners and police clashed at the funeral of Diego Maradona as thousands gathered to bid farewell to the football legend on Thursday.

His body is lying in honour at Casa Rosada – the presidential mansion in the heart of Buenos Aires – during three days of national mourning in his homeland.

Thousands of people wishing to pay their respects joined the line at the Plaza de Mayo square.

However, as the numbers continued to swell, officers in riot gear struggled to contain the crowds and Argentine outlet Clarin reported tear gas and water cannons being used.

Footage emerged on social media of bottles and fences being launched near Maradona’s temporary place of rest.

EN VIVO | Despedida a Diego Armando Maradona https://t.co/5o3InKTY5D

— Casa Rosada (@CasaRosada) November 26, 2020

Maradona is to be buried at the Jardines de Bella Vista cemetery on the outskirts of the city, which is reportedly where his parents were laid to rest.