Remembering Diego Maradona’s LaLiga legacy ahead of historic match between Barcelona and Napoli
2 years, 10 months ago

Remembering Diego Maradona’s LaLiga legacy ahead of historic match between Barcelona and Napoli

Hindustan Times  

The world of football was dealt a huge blow with the news of Diego Maradona’s passing at the age of 60. Former football star Diego Maradona It was in LaLiga that Maradona took his first steps in European football, joining Barcelona for a then-world-record fee of $7.6million after starring in his home country for Argentinos Juniors and Boca Juniors. In one match, he was even applauded by the fans of the capital city side, with white handkerchiefs waved respectfully in the air after Maradona performed a graceful sidestep right next to the goal line to leave right-back Juan José flying into the post as the No.10 rolled the ball into the net. This time he signed with Sevilla FC and reunited with Carlos Bilardo, who’d been the coach as Argentina won the 1986 World Cup in Mexico with Maradona as the star of the show. Then, after training one day, he told me to wait behind and he gifted me a Cartier so that I’d never have to wear a fake watch again.” Maradona intended to stay at Sevilla for some time, bringing several of his favourite cars to the city.

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Napoli club and fans pay tribute to Maradona on 4th anniversary of his death
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Napoli club and fans pay tribute to Maradona on 4th anniversary of his death

The Hindu  

Napoli fans and club officials paid tribute to Diego Maradona on the fourth anniversary of his death, flocking to murals of the Argentina great around the city on Monday. Napoli coach Antonio Conte, captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo and president Aurelio De Laurentiis laid flowers at two of the murals, while fans gathered below the huge mural of Maradona in the …

Children of Diego Maradona unveil memorial site plans: A tribute to the football legend's legacy
2 months, 1 week ago

Children of Diego Maradona unveil memorial site plans: A tribute to the football legend's legacy

The Hindu  

The children of football legend Diego Maradona have announced the launch of a foundation to honor his legacy. The foundation will include a memorial site in the heart of Buenos Aires, which will welcome one million visitors a year. The site will be free for Argentines, but if they make a donation to the Maradona Foundation, they will be able …

Diego Maradona’s birthday: Remembering the football legend
1 year, 2 months ago

Diego Maradona’s birthday: Remembering the football legend

Live Mint  

Diego Maradona, arguably the greatest football player of all time, was born on October 30, 1960, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 1986-2011 Maradona represented the Argentine national team in four World Cups: 1982, 1986, 1990, and 1994. In 2008, Maradona was named the head coach of the Argentine national team and led the Argentina team to the quarterfinals of the 2010 …

Pele's emotional parting message to Argentina legend and friend Diego Maradona goes viral after his death
2 years ago

Pele's emotional parting message to Argentina legend and friend Diego Maradona goes viral after his death

India Today  

Pele's emotional parting message to Argentina legend and friend Diego Maradona has gone viral after the Brazil football icon died at the age of 82. Pele wrote a touching tribute after Maradona's death was announced in which he said "I hope we will play soccer together in the sky." Peerless Pele: World Cup records "There is much more to say, …

Appreciation: Pelé’s singular brilliance endured despite rivalry with Diego Maradona
2 years ago

Appreciation: Pelé’s singular brilliance endured despite rivalry with Diego Maradona

LA Times  

Pelé, left, and Diego Maradona take part in an award ceremony together in Italy in 1987. Maradona was more beloved, Lionel Messi has dominated superior competition, but no single player has influenced the world’s most popular sport as much as Pelé, who died Thursday of complications from cancer. A winner of two World Cups — three, if you count the …

‘Diego encouraged us from heaven’: Messi pays tribute to Maradona
2 years ago

‘Diego encouraged us from heaven’: Messi pays tribute to Maradona

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi, who inspired Argentina to its third World Cup trophy, said, “it is Diego who encouraged us from heaven.” Argentina, on Sunday, defeated France 4-2 in a penalty shootout after both teams drew at 3-3 following extra-time, with Messi scoring twice and then another in the shootout as Albiceleste ended their 36-year wait for football’s greatest prize. Talking about …

Argentina incredibly recreate epic Diego Maradona moment for Lionel Messi after FIFA World Cup win as picture goes viral
2 years ago

Argentina incredibly recreate epic Diego Maradona moment for Lionel Messi after FIFA World Cup win as picture goes viral

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi basked in glory as Argentina defeated France to win the FIFA World Cup 2022 final, at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar on Sunday. In what turned out to be a tightly-contested final, Argentina first took the lead in the 23rd-minute with Messi capitalising on a penalty after Angel Di Maria was fouled in the box by Ousmane Dembele. …

World Cup 2022: Gary Lineker says Lionel Messi has surpassed Diego Maradona with win
2 years ago

World Cup 2022: Gary Lineker says Lionel Messi has surpassed Diego Maradona with win

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lionel Messi finally lifting the World Cup for …

‘Maradona is guiding us’: Argentina fans on World Cup 2022 final
2 years ago

‘Maradona is guiding us’: Argentina fans on World Cup 2022 final

Al Jazeera  

Argentina fans are seeking inspiration from the late Diego Maradona as they hope their team can repeat his 1986 magic. Doha, Qatar – For George Matus, a 55-year-old Argentina fan from Buenos Aires, Diego Maradona is a god who now sits in the heavens above, and Lionel Messi is his messiah on the football pitch. “When Maradona scored against England …

Lionel Messi's dream job as a 13-year-old was to be a PE TEACHER
2 years ago

Lionel Messi's dream job as a 13-year-old was to be a PE TEACHER

Daily Mail  

The PSG star admitted his dream job was to be a PE teacher in the old interview An old interview has unearthed a telling insight into the superstar at a young age The 35-year-old forward is currently bidding to win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar Argentina star Lionel Messi's first-ever interview as a 13-year-old has gone viral Argentina star …

Messi equals Maradona FIFA World Cup goal tally after strike against Mexico
2 years, 1 month ago

Messi equals Maradona FIFA World Cup goal tally after strike against Mexico

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi got level with Diego Maradona and Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring a stunning goal against Mexico at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar. With the goal, the 35-year-old took his goal tally to eight, going level with the two-time World Cup winner Maradona and his compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo, who also got to that feat, in this edition of the World …

Lionel Messi pays tribute to Diego Maradona, criticised by the legend’s son
2 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi pays tribute to Diego Maradona, criticised by the legend’s son

The Hindu  

Football icon Lionel Messi paid homage to former Argentina coach Diego Maradona on his second death anniversary on November 25. Messi’s tribute came at a time when Maradona’s son Diego Sinagra criticised the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner after a shock 1-2 defeat to Saudi Arabia in their opening game at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Although he achieved great success …

Diego Maradona: A look at the Argentina legend's spectacular goals on his second death anniversary
2 years, 1 month ago

Diego Maradona: A look at the Argentina legend's spectacular goals on his second death anniversary

Firstpost  

During his illustrated 21-year career, Maradona had troubled any top defenders around the globe with his extraordinary touches and spectacular dribbling skill. During his illustrious career, ‘El 10’ had troubled many defenders around the world with his extraordinary touches and spectacular dribbling skill. Today, on the occasion of his second death anniversary, let’s look back at the top goals netted …

Ahead of World Cup 2022, we visit Diego Maradona’s neighbourhood
2 years, 1 month ago

Ahead of World Cup 2022, we visit Diego Maradona’s neighbourhood

Al Jazeera  

We all ‘have some of Maradona in us’, say locals in his former stomping grounds, recalling him as flawed, feisty and a magician with the ball. “I think that all of us in the neighbourhood have some of Maradona in us,” said Bustos, who works in the Fiorito Cultural Centre. “Those of us who were born inside Fiorito, who struggle …

A giant Maradona emerges in Argentina, days before World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

A giant Maradona emerges in Argentina, days before World Cup

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — In the middle of the concrete jungle that is Argentina’s bustling capital, a huge mural has emerged of Diego Maradona wearing a national team jersey, his right hand in a fist and a defiant expression on his face. The massive artwork, 148 feet high and 131 feet wide and painted on the side of a 14-story …

Lionel Messi to headline Diego Maradona 'match for peace' homage
2 years, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi to headline Diego Maradona 'match for peace' homage

Firstpost  

In addition to Messi, former Brazilian star Ronaldinho, Italian World Cup winner Gianluigi Buffon and Roma’s Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho confirmed their presence. Lionel Messi will headline a star-studded lineup for a ‘match for peace’ in tribute to fellow Argentina soccer great Diego Maradona on 14 November in Rome, organisers announced on Monday. In addition to Messi, former Brazilian star …

Explained: All you need to know about Diego Maradona death saga
2 years, 8 months ago

Explained: All you need to know about Diego Maradona death saga

Firstpost  

After many raised concerns about the legitimacy of the way Maradona died and prosecutors wanting his medical team to go on trial almost one-and-a-half years after his death, we revisit the developments in the case so far. ‘Maradona received inadequate medical care’: Medical Board Argentine football icon Diego Maradona received inadequate medical care and was left to his fate for …

Pep Guardiola, Lionel Messi lead tributes after Sergio Aguero announces retirement
3 years ago

Pep Guardiola, Lionel Messi lead tributes after Sergio Aguero announces retirement

The Hindu  

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola compared Sergio Aguero to Argentina greats Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi after the Barcelona striker announced his retirement at the age of 33 on Wednesday due to a heart condition. RELATED: "Maradona conquered Italy, Messi did it in Spain and Aguero has done it in England, his numbers speak for themselves," Guardiola told ESPN Argentina. …

Diego Maradona gets a tribute at Argentina's Copa America match
3 years, 6 months ago

Diego Maradona gets a tribute at Argentina's Copa America match

India TV News  

Diego Maradona's life was honored in a tribute featuring lights and projections onto the pitch before Argentina's Copa America opener against Chile. No fans were present at the Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro for the latest tribute to the Argentine football great, this one organized by South American soccer body CONMEBOL. The tribute video featured a holographic of …

Argentine doctors find irregularities in Maradona’s death
3 years, 8 months ago

Argentine doctors find irregularities in Maradona’s death

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES — A medical report on the death of Diego Maradona given to prosecutors Monday said the Argentine soccer legend agonized for more than 12 hours, did not receive adequate treatment and could still be alive if he had been properly hospitalized. The medical report said “the patient’s signs of risk of life were ignored,” adding that Maradona “showed …

Year in Review 2020, Biggest Sports Stories: Football legend Diego Maradona passes away
4 years ago

Year in Review 2020, Biggest Sports Stories: Football legend Diego Maradona passes away

Firstpost  

Maradona was a living god, one of the last wild men to walk this earth, and for all his flaws, he will be remembered for eons to come. From Liverpool ending their Premier League title wait to the mighty Indian cricket team crashing like never before in Adelaide to the passing away of some of sports’ all-time greats, the field …

From Kobe Bryant and Diego Maradona to Dean Jones: Sporting icons we lost in 2020
4 years ago

From Kobe Bryant and Diego Maradona to Dean Jones: Sporting icons we lost in 2020

India Today  

The year 2020 will not only be known for the deadly coronavirus pandemic which has wreaked havoc around the glob but it will also be known as one of the most tragic years in the world of sports due to the passing away of legends right from the very first month to the last. KOBE BRYANT The year started with …

After Maradona's death, Sportsmail asks who is football's greatest player?
4 years ago

After Maradona's death, Sportsmail asks who is football's greatest player?

Daily Mail  

Football lost one of its best players, if not the greatest ever, when Diego Maradona tragically died at the age of 60 at the end of last month. No one has ever scored goals of such quality or infamy on the grandest stage of all like Diego Maradona did against England in 1986; no one has almost single-handedly won the …

‘We’ll do our best to honour him:’ Napoli kick-off new era in Diego Maradona Stadium
4 years ago

‘We’ll do our best to honour him:’ Napoli kick-off new era in Diego Maradona Stadium

Deccan Chronicle  

Naples : Napoli kicked off a new era, playing the first game in their stadium since it was renamed in honour of club legend Diego Maradona. “Being here, inside the Diego Armando Maradona stadium, is a great honour,” Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli said before kick-off. It is a difficult match, but we will try to do our best and …

Diego Maradona: Adored more than any other footballer in Kerala
4 years, 1 month ago

Diego Maradona: Adored more than any other footballer in Kerala

The Hindu  

Argentina declared three days of national mourning following the death of Diego Maradona. But Argentina’s government wasn’t the only one that mourned the death of the much-loved genius: More than 14,000km away, in Kerala, the state administration announced two days of official mourning. The historic city in northern Kerala had never seen such a frenzy as Maradona’s fans arrived from …

Napoli rename their stadium after Diego Maradona as a tribute to Argentine legend
4 years, 1 month ago

Napoli rename their stadium after Diego Maradona as a tribute to Argentine legend

India TV News  

Italian football giants Napoli have renamed their stadium in honour of late Diego Maradona, who led them to two league titles during his seven-year stint with the club. In the wake of his death, the mayor of Naples, Luigi De Magistris, and club president, Aurelio de Laurentiis, had proposed the idea of renaming the stadium after Maradona. “We are already …

Dubai Pays Special Tribute to Legendary Diego Maradona - News18
4 years, 1 month ago

Dubai Pays Special Tribute to Legendary Diego Maradona - News18

News 18  

The Dubai Sports Council has paid special tribute to football legend Diego Maradona on eve of the UAE National Day celebrations. “Coinciding with the celebrations of UAE National Day, we recall the participation of the late Argentine football legend, Diego Maradona, in previous Dubai Sports Council National Day celebrations,” DSC tweeted. They also posted a video of ‘El Diego’ where …

Diego Maradona's Daughter Reduced to Tears Following Boca's Heart Touching Tribute to Her Father
4 years, 1 month ago

Diego Maradona's Daughter Reduced to Tears Following Boca's Heart Touching Tribute to Her Father

News 18  

Tributes have been pouring in for Diego Maradona ever since the legendary footballer tragically passed away at the age of 60 following a cardiac arrest last week. 📸 Postales de un día especial dedicado a El Diez.#DiegoEterno ♾ pic.twitter.com/E3DcpWN9pc— Planeta Boca Juniors November 30, 2020 Maradona’s daughter, Dalma, was in attendance at La Bombonera and there were Maradona banners scattered …

Lionel Messi takes off shirt, pays tribute to Diego Maradona after scoring against Osasuna
4 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi takes off shirt, pays tribute to Diego Maradona after scoring against Osasuna

India TV News  

Lionel Messi paid tribute to Diego Maradona by stripping off his Barcelona top to reveal the Argentina great's shirt after he scored the final goal of a 4-0 rout of Osasuna on Sunday. Messi celebrated his powerful strike from outside the box to cap the comfortable victory by taking off Barcelona’s blue-and-burgundy to bare the red-and-black of Maradona’s shirt from …

Messi salutes Maradona as Barcelona trounces Osasuna - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Messi salutes Maradona as Barcelona trounces Osasuna - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi paid a personal tribute to the late Diego Maradona after scoring on Sunday as Barcelona returned to winning ways in La Liga with a resounding 4-0 home win over Osasuna. The Catalans had paid homage before kickoff to Maradona, who played for the club in an eventful yet disappointing spell from 1982 to 1984, hanging a framed signed …

La Liga: Lionel Messi Pays Tribute to Maradona With Shirt Of Argentina Great
4 years, 1 month ago

La Liga: Lionel Messi Pays Tribute to Maradona With Shirt Of Argentina Great

News 18  

Lionel Messi paid tribute to Diego Maradona by stripping off his Barcelona top to reveal the Argentina great’s shirt after he scored the final goal of a 4-0 rout of Osasuna on Sunday. Messi celebrated his powerful strike from outside the box to cap the comfortable victory by taking off Barcelona’s blue-and-burgundy to bare the red-and-black of Maradona’s shirt from …

Argentine Football League Restarts With Tributes to Diego Maradona
4 years, 1 month ago

Argentine Football League Restarts With Tributes to Diego Maradona

News 18  

The Argentine league restarted on Saturday following the country’s emotional goodbye to Diego Maradona, with players, coaches and even referees expressing their love and gratitude to the country’s best-known football star. The main domestic competition was hastily renamed the Diego Maradona Cup, and games in the first stage of group matches kicked off across the country after a minute’s applause …

OLIVER HOLT: Diego Maradona changed my life when I was a 17-year-old
4 years, 1 month ago

OLIVER HOLT: Diego Maradona changed my life when I was a 17-year-old

Daily Mail  

When I was 17, I went on a school trip. Diego Maradona passed away this week and we lost one of football's best ever players Mardaona's impact on the pitch was immense, hauling his team to a glorious trophy-laden era I left early but I still knew it was going to be tight. It’s different from if you’re sitting in …

Shyam Thapa: Maradona would hug tight, not just shake hands - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Shyam Thapa: Maradona would hug tight, not just shake hands - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Back in the day, there was no Indian Super League or Futsal to bring international footballers on the turf with Indians. Former India footballer Shyam Thapa had the privilege to play with Pele and three years ago, he interacted and passed the ball around for a while with Diego Maradona on the pitch. “Maradona would hug everyone.” 'Dream' “I had …

From Juergen Klopp to Marcelo Bielsa: How Club Managers Reacted to Deigo Maradona's Death
4 years, 1 month ago

From Juergen Klopp to Marcelo Bielsa: How Club Managers Reacted to Deigo Maradona's Death

News 18  

Following is a selection of quotes from top-flight club managers on Diego Maradona, following his death: Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp “The best through my lifetime. For a player of my level meeting him was like meeting the Pope.” Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa “He was for us, and will continue to be, an idol. When you see a beautiful church …

Argentines bid a raucous farewell to Diego Maradona amid clashes
4 years, 1 month ago

Argentines bid a raucous farewell to Diego Maradona amid clashes

India TV News  

Soccer superstar Diego Maradona was buried Thursday in a private ceremony attended by only two dozen people — a stark contrast to earlier in the day when tens of thousands of weeping fans filed past his coffin for hours in an observance that mixed head-of-state-like honors with the chaos of a rowdy stadium. We came to say goodbye to a …

Diego Maradona and the story of the 1986 World Cup
4 years, 1 month ago

Diego Maradona and the story of the 1986 World Cup

Live Mint  

There’s one key attribute that elevates a footballer in the eyes of a Bengali. Maradona was already running at full speed to meet the pass before the ball had even left Valdano's boot, rushing past Italy defender Gaetano Scirea. Goalkeeper Peter Shilton and Maradona went for the ball, both leaping for it.and then Maradona poked it over the much bigger …

Thousands bid farewell to Maradona in Argentina amid clashes
4 years, 1 month ago

Thousands bid farewell to Maradona in Argentina amid clashes

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Fans wept and blew kisses as they passed Maradona's …

Argentina mourns death of favourite son Maradona
4 years, 1 month ago

Argentina mourns death of favourite son Maradona

Deccan Chronicle  

Buenos Aires: Argentina’s stunned soccer fans sought each other out Wednesday to mourn the death of Diego Maradona, gathering by the hundreds in spots linked to the life of the legendary player. Diego will never die, today is the birth of the Maradona myth,” said Dante Lpez, a physician who went to the Argentinos Juniors stadium, which carries the beloved …

Tearful thousands bid farewell to Maradona in Argentina - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Tearful thousands bid farewell to Maradona in Argentina - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Tens of thousands of fans, many weeping but eager to honour Diego Maradona, filed past the coffin of Argentina’s most iconic football star on Thursday, some confronting police who tried to maintain order at the country’s presidential mansion. Shortly before noon Argentina President Alberto Fernandez arrived and placed on the casket a shirt of Argentinos Juniors, Maradona’s first club as …

Diego Maradona: Footballer who dominated the game like a god
4 years, 1 month ago

Diego Maradona: Footballer who dominated the game like a god

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. One man in no doubt …

'Really sad loss for football' - Fowler on Maradona death - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

'Really sad loss for football' - Fowler on Maradona death - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Liverpool legend and SC East Bengal coach Robbie Fowler on Thursday mourned the death of Argentine legend Diego Maradona, describing him as one of the greatest to have ever played the game. He’s arguably one of the greatest ever players,” the 45-year-old former English footballer said. But let’s not take away the fact that he was an absolute quality player.” …

Naples’ mayor begins process to rename stadium for Maradona
4 years, 1 month ago

Naples’ mayor begins process to rename stadium for Maradona

The Hindu  

The mayor of Naples started the formal process to rename the San Paolo stadium for Diego Maradona on Thursday. “We are already putting it together this morning, taking the first steps to dedicate Naples’ stadium to Maradona,” Luigi De Magistris said. However, fans were already outside the stadium late Wednesday and into Thursday morning waving banners, singing songs and lighting …

Naples Unites in Grief Over Death of Adoptive Son Diego Maradona
4 years, 1 month ago

Naples Unites in Grief Over Death of Adoptive Son Diego Maradona

News 18  

Fans streamed to Napoli stadium on Thursday to pay their respects to Diego Armando Maradona, grieving a man who achieved god-like status in the Italian city where he played some of his most sublime soccer. “He was unique, he represented everything, everything for us Neapolitans”, fan Gianni Autiero told Reuters while tearfully looking at the gigantic portrait of Maradona which …

Maradona Was the 'Greatest Football Lover', Says Michel Platini
4 years, 1 month ago

Maradona Was the 'Greatest Football Lover', Says Michel Platini

News 18  

France great Michel Platini, one of Diego Maradona’s fiercest rivals in the Italian league during the 1980s, calls him the greatest football lover there was.” In a message to The Associated Press on Thursday, Platini added Maradona was a child king. Platini, who is 65, and Maradona played against each other at club level at a time when the Italian …

Diego Maradona Had Greatness But No Sportsmanship: Former England Goalkeeper Peter Shilton
4 years, 1 month ago

Diego Maradona Had Greatness But No Sportsmanship: Former England Goalkeeper Peter Shilton

News 18  

Diego Maradona had greatness in him but his refusal to apologise for his ‘Hand of God’ goal that helped knock England out of the 1986 World Cup proved he lacked sportsmanship, former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton has said. Shilton was in goal for England during their World Cup quarter-final in Mexico, when six minutes into the second half Maradona leapt …

Argentines Bid Farewell To Maradona As Nation Mourns Flawed Hero
4 years, 1 month ago

Argentines Bid Farewell To Maradona As Nation Mourns Flawed Hero

News 18  

Argentines lined up in the streets of Buenos Aires on Thursday to say goodbye to soccer great Diego Maradona, whose casket lay in state at the Casa Rosada presidential palace draped in an Argentine flag and his famous No. Maradona’s body lay in a wooden coffin with the blue and white national flag and an Argentina soccer jersey with the …

Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi: Two symbolic extremes of a football superstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi: Two symbolic extremes of a football superstar

India TV News  

A glance at the statistics and some hard facts would show that as far as their individual careers are concerned, Lionel Messi has eclipsed his legendary former Argentina captain Diego Maradona, who passed away on Wednesday. Messi, almost symbolically, trails Maradona by two goals in the World Cup goal-scoring records -- Messi has scored six times in 19 matches while …

Who Loves Maradona More? A Social Media War Has Begun Between Bengal and Kerala Fans
4 years, 1 month ago

Who Loves Maradona More? A Social Media War Has Begun Between Bengal and Kerala Fans

News 18  

Few things affect Bengalis as much as football. It thus came as no surprise that when living football legend Diego Maradona or ‘El Diego‘ passed away, the community was left in shock and feeling a rather personal feeling of loss. In his Facebook post, the CM wrote, “The people of Kerala are also mourning along with football lovers around the …

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