Former football star Diego Maradona's bank accounts are being investigated as part of a tax probe.

Authorities in Argentina are looking at all his transactions and have asked banks holding accounts in Maradona's name to hand over details.

The central bank said: "The tax authorities requested financial information on Diego Maradona and the bank has carried out that request."

He already faces tax evasion charges in Italy from his playing days there.

Last year, Italian officials seized two Rolex watches from him after he arrived in Italy for a benefit match. They claimed he owes back taxes from his days at Napoli.

Since retiring in 1997, the footballer has been in and out of rehab.

ITV News.com