DIEGO MARADONA has been denied entry to the USA following disparaging comments he made about Donald Trump, his agent has claimed.

The football legend's application for a visa was turned down — allegedly due to an interview he took in his home country.

4 Diego Maradona has been denied entry to USA due to comments made Credit: AFP

4 Diego Maradona labelled Donald Trump a 'chirolita' — person of 'little value' Credit: EPA

Maradona called the president of the United States a 'chirolita', which in Argentina refers to something of low value.

His lawyer Matia Morla explained: "When were about to get the visa, I said to him: 'Diego, please, don't speak about the USA.'

"And, during a TV interview, in the second question, they asked him: 'What do you think of Donald Trump?'

"He replied: 'He is a chirolita.'"

4 Diego Maradona with Vladimir Putin and Pele during 2018 World Cup draw Credit: EPA

4 Diego Maradona is sent home from USA World Cup in 1994 after failing drugs test

Maradona has had issues in the past with the United States — dating back over 20 years.

During the 1994 World Cup, he failed a drugs test and was sent home from the Argentina camp.

Furthermore, he had his visa revoked and was told never to return to the country again.

Maradona wanted to be present for the trial of his ex-wife Claudia Villafane in Miami in March.