A museum in Diego Maradona's memory - Sportstar
4 years ago

A museum in Diego Maradona's memory - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Jeweller Boby Chemmanur plans to build a museum in memory of Diego Maradona and it will include a gold sculpture of the football legend. The life-size sculpture will represent Maradona's 'hand of God’ goal against England in the quarterfinal of the 1986 FIFA World Cup which Argentina went on to win. It will function as a centre for entertainment of international standards,” said Chemmannur, the chairman and managing director of the Boby Chemmanur International Group, who was instrumental in bringing the Argentine great to Kerala eight years ago. “Accepting it, the football star expressed the desire to see his life-size gold sculpture of 'the Hand of God’,” he revealed.

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Children of Diego Maradona unveil memorial site plans: A tribute to the football legend's legacy
1 month, 3 weeks 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 Heirs Lose Court Battle to Block Auction of 1986 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Diego Maradona’s Heirs Lose Court Battle to Block Auction of 1986 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball

News 18  

A French court ruled the auction of a trophy awarded to the late Diego Maradona after the 1986 World Cup can go ahead as planned despite opposition from his heirs, their lawyer told The Associated Press on Thursday. Maradona’s heirs tried to stop the auction of the Golden Ball trophy he received for being the best player of the 1986 …

Maradona family bid to block 1986 World Cup 'Golden Ball' trophy sale in France
7 months ago

Maradona family bid to block 1986 World Cup 'Golden Ball' trophy sale in France

New Indian Express  

NANTERRE, FRANCE: Diego Maradona's heirs have taken legal action in France to block the controversial sale of the Argentine football legend's 'Golden Ball' trophy from the 1986 Mexico World Cup. In 2022, Maradona's Argentina jersey from the 1986 tournament sold for close to $9.3 million, while the "Hand of God" ball from the quarter-final against England sold for $2.4 million …

French judicial officials open theft probe before Maradona's World Cup Golden Ball goes to auction
7 months ago

French judicial officials open theft probe before Maradona's World Cup Golden Ball goes to auction

The Hindu  

French judicial officials have opened an investigation into the possible theft of a trophy that was awarded to the late Diego Maradona after the 1986 World Cup and is set to be auctioned. In a separate legal action, Maradona’s heirs are also trying to stop the auction of the 1986 Golden Ball trophy received by Maradona for being the best …

Maradona’s World Cup Golden Ball trophy had mysteriously disappeared. It will be auctioned in Paris
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Maradona’s World Cup Golden Ball trophy had mysteriously disappeared. It will be auctioned in Paris

Associated Press  

Diego Maradona’s Golden Ball trophy from the 1986 World Cup has resurfaced. The auction house said it expects the trophy “to fetch millions due to its uniqueness.” Maradona received the award — given to the tournament’s best player — at a ceremony at the Lido cabaret on the Champs-Élysées in 1986. “It was thoroughly investigated and authenticated as Diego Maradona’s …

Lionel Messi statue to stand next to Diego Maradona, Pele at CONMEBOL museum
1 year, 8 months ago

Lionel Messi statue to stand next to Diego Maradona, Pele at CONMEBOL museum

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi stepped out of Diego Maradona's shadow by leading Argentina to World Cup victory last year and a statue of the diminutive forward will stand alongside those of his predecessor and Brazil great Pele at the South American federation's museum. Argentina's Lionel Messi poses with a statue of himself holding the World Cup during the Conmebol event. Messi, holding …

Lionel Messi's Statue Placed Alongside Pele and Diego Maradona at CONMEBOL Headquarters
1 year, 8 months ago

Lionel Messi's Statue Placed Alongside Pele and Diego Maradona at CONMEBOL Headquarters

News 18  

The tributes continue to pour in for Lionel Messi following Argentina’s World Cup triumph. South American soccer’s governing body on Monday presented the 35-year-old Argentine star a with statue, which will be placed in the CONMEBOL museum next to those of legendary players Pelé and Diego Maradona. “It was time for a South American team to win the World Cup …

Messi: Argentina football’s undisputed great wins FIFA World Cup
2 years ago

Messi: Argentina football’s undisputed great wins FIFA World Cup

The Hindu  

A sea of bobbing heads dressed in Albiceleste — the blue-and-white colour of the night — had taken over the Lusail Boulevard. But, that Lionel Messi would fulfill his destiny, rising from the Arabian desert to finally attain absolution, was always the end result of this expensively assembled World Cup, alongside a belief that their land — adopted or own …

‘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 …

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

Maradona ‘Hand of God’ World Cup ball sold for $2.4M
2 years, 1 month ago

Maradona ‘Hand of God’ World Cup ball sold for $2.4M

Associated Press  

LONDON — The ball punched in by Diego Maradona for his “Hand of God” goal at the 1986 World Cup has been sold at auction for nearly $2.4 million by the referee who missed soccer’s most famous handball. Ali Bin Nasser, the Tunisian former match official who refereed the quarterfinal game between Argentina and England in Mexico, owned the 36-year-old …

The 'Hand of God' soccer ball punched by Diego Maradona is up for auction
2 years, 1 month ago

The 'Hand of God' soccer ball punched by Diego Maradona is up for auction

NPR  

The 'Hand of God' soccer ball punched by Diego Maradona is up for auction Enlarge this image toggle caption Isabel Infantes/AFP via Getty Images Isabel Infantes/AFP via Getty Images What is the worth of the soccer ball used in one of the most controversial World Cup moments of all time? We'll soon know, as the ball punched by Argentine legend …

Referee who allowed Maradona ‘Hand of God’ set to make millions
2 years, 2 months ago

Referee who allowed Maradona ‘Hand of God’ set to make millions

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 The football which Diego Maradona used to score …

Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball expected to gain at least $2.8 million at auction
2 years, 2 months ago

Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball expected to gain at least $2.8 million at auction

The Hindu  

The football that was at the feet - and hand - of Diego Maradona as he shocked the world with acts of both brazen gamesmanship and breathtaking skill in Mexico 36 years ago has been put up for auction and is expected to sell for at least 2.5 million pounds. The ball in question is from the 1986 World Cup …

Diego Maradona 'Hand of God' shirt to go on display during World Cup 2022
2 years, 2 months ago

Diego Maradona 'Hand of God' shirt to go on display during World Cup 2022

Firstpost  

The shirt, which sold for $9.3 million to a secret buyer, has been loaned to Qatar’s 3-2-1 sports museum and will go on display from Sunday until 1 April. Doha: The shirt that Diego Maradona wore when he scored his infamous ‘Hand of God’ goal against England in 1986 will go on display in Qatar during the World Cup just …

Lothar Matthäus Returns Diego Maradona Jersey From 1986 World Cup Final
2 years, 3 months ago

Lothar Matthäus Returns Diego Maradona Jersey From 1986 World Cup Final

News 18  

The jersey Diego Maradona wore in the 1986 World Cup final was back in Argentine hands Thursday thanks to German great Lothar Matthäus. Matthäus, who swapped jerseys with Maradona at halftime of the final won by Argentina in México, returned the historic apparel at a ceremony at the Argentina Embassy in Madrid. Matthäus said he also exchanged jerseys with Maradona …

Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' World Cup Jersey Auctioned for USD 9.3 Million
2 years, 7 months ago

Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' World Cup Jersey Auctioned for USD 9.3 Million

News 18  

The jersey that Argentina football legend Diego Maradona wore while scoring twice against England in the 1986 World Cup, including the infamous “hand of God” goal, was auctioned for $9.3 million, a record for any item of sports memorabilia, Sotheby’s said Wednesday. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE …

Maradona's 'hand of God' World Cup jersey sold for 9.3 million dollars
2 years, 7 months ago

Maradona's 'hand of God' World Cup jersey sold for 9.3 million dollars

The Hindu  

The jersey that Argentina football legend Diego Maradona wore when scoring twice against England in the 1986 World Cup, including the infamous "hand of God" goal, was auctioned for 9.3 million dollars, a record for any item of sports memorabilia, Sotheby's said Wednesday. "This historic shirt is a tangible reminder of an important moment not only in the history of …

Diego Maradona's 1986 World Cup 'Hand of God' Jersey to be Auctioned
2 years, 8 months ago

Diego Maradona's 1986 World Cup 'Hand of God' Jersey to be Auctioned

News 18  

The jersey worn by Diego Maradona when he scored twice against England in the 1986 World Cup, including the infamous “hand of God” goal, is to be auctioned off later this month, Sotheby’s announced on Wednesday. IPL FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP The blue number 10 shirt has been owned since the end …

Year in Review 2020, Biggest Sports Stories: Football legend Diego Maradona passes away
3 years, 11 months 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 …

Tamil Nadu bakery pays tribute to Maradona by making 6-feet tall cake of his statue
3 years, 11 months ago

Tamil Nadu bakery pays tribute to Maradona by making 6-feet tall cake of his statue

India Today  

A bakery in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram paid tribute to football legend Diego Maradona by making a cake of his statue on Saturday. The bakery in Tamil Nadu honoured Maradona with a 6-feet tall cake of his statue and put it on display on a table outside the shop. See pictures here: Tamil Nadu: A Ramanathapuram based bakery has made a …

Kerala Businessman Plans Museum in Maradona's Memory with 'Hand of God' Sculpture in Gold
4 years ago

Kerala Businessman Plans Museum in Maradona's Memory with 'Hand of God' Sculpture in Gold

News 18  

Boby Chemmanur, an admirer and “good friend” of football icon Diego Maradona who passed away on Monday announced the building of a world-class museum which will house a gold sculpture of the football legend as the main attraction. The life-size sculpture will represent ‘The Hand of God’, as the Argentinian forward described a crucial goal that he scored against England …

Kerala businessman plans museum in Diego Maradona's memory with 'Hand of God' sculpture in gold
4 years ago

Kerala businessman plans museum in Diego Maradona's memory with 'Hand of God' sculpture in gold

India TV News  

Boby Chemmanur, an admirer and "good friend" of football icon Diego Maradona who passed away on Monday announced the building of a world-class museum which will house a gold sculpture of the football legend as the main attraction. The life-size sculpture will represent 'The Hand of God', as the Argentinian forward described a crucial goal that he scored against England …

Argentine Football League Restarts With Tributes to Diego Maradona
4 years 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 …

Diego Maradona Cleverly Disguised 'Hand Of God' Goal, Says Former England Custodian Peter Shilton
4 years ago

Diego Maradona Cleverly Disguised 'Hand Of God' Goal, Says Former England Custodian Peter Shilton

News 18  

Former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton says Diego Maradona tried to disguise the handball that secured the infamous Hand of God goal which helped Argentina knock England out of the 1986 World Cup but did not expect his effort to stand. The striker’s goal in the 2-1 victory over England, when he punched the ball over Shilton, has rankled with England …

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

Maradona's Iconic 'Hand of God' Goal in 1986 WC Goes Viral as Fans Remember the Argentine Legend
4 years ago

Maradona's Iconic 'Hand of God' Goal in 1986 WC Goes Viral as Fans Remember the Argentine Legend

News 18  

“The hand of God, and now returned to the arms of God." Maradona, who scored plenty of genius goals in his illustrious career, was perhaps best remembered for the in goal that came against England on June 22, 1986, World Cup quarterfinal clash in Mexico where he scored the “Hand of God" goal using his fist. “In passing I said …

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies at 60
4 years ago

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies at 60

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who scored the “Hand of God” goal in 1986 and led his country to that year’s World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity, has died. One of the most famous moments in the history of the sport, the “Hand of God” goal, came when the diminutive …

Diego Maradona | A roller coaster life in pictures
4 years ago

Diego Maradona | A roller coaster life in pictures

The Hindu  

Diego Maradona, widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time, died at his home in Argentina after suffering a heart attack on November 25. In what is still regarded as one of the greatest goals of all time, against England in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, Maradona dribbled past nearly half the England team before …

Goa Government to Install Statue of Football Great Late Diego Maradona
4 years ago

Goa Government to Install Statue of Football Great Late Diego Maradona

News 18  

The Goa government will install the life-size statue of late Argentine football legend Diego Maradona in the coastal belt of North district by early next year, a senior minister said on Wednesday. Maradona’s statue is already under making with a Maharashtra-based artist working on the mould, Calangute MLA and state Ports Minister Michael Lobo told PTI. “It is an actual-size …

Diego Maradona: The Argentine footballer in the pantheon of excellence
4 years ago

Diego Maradona: The Argentine footballer in the pantheon of excellence

The Hindu  

A goal scored in football is the highest form of sporting high. Football - the calisthenics between fast legs and a ball, the art that fuses the dodge and the sprint while a sphere beats the goalkeeper - lost its heart-beat when news broke that Diego Maradona passed away at 60, back home in Argentina. And in that pantheon of …

Diego Maradona's legend was shaped by his Hand of God goal against England in 1986
4 years ago

Diego Maradona's legend was shaped by his Hand of God goal against England in 1986

Firstpost  

Buenos Aires: Diego Maradona scored more than 300 goals, many touched with genius, but the two most famous came within four minutes of each other on 22 June, 1986 in Mexico: one was voted Goal of the Century, the other is even more famous. “I got an idea, to put my hand and my head in.” Maradona’s left hand flicked …

Daredevil Diego Maradona's Legend Shaped by His 'Hand of God'
4 years ago

Daredevil Diego Maradona's Legend Shaped by His 'Hand of God'

News 18  

Diego Maradona scored more than 300 goals, many touched with genius, but the two most famous came within four minutes of each other on June 22, 1986 in Mexico: one was voted Goal of the Century, the other is even more famous. “I got an idea, to put my hand and my head in.” Maradona’s left hand flicked the ball …

Diego Maradona dies at 60: Remembering the 'Hand of God'
4 years, 1 month ago

Diego Maradona dies at 60: Remembering the 'Hand of God'

India Today  

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona died on Wednesday less than a month after his 60th birthday will always be worshipped like a god for his genius with the ball. * Heralded as soccer’s leading player, Maradona scored the epic “Hand of God” goal as Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinals and led Argentina’s 3-2 victory over …

Maradona turns 60, wishes to score another 'Hand of God' against England - Football News
4 years, 1 month ago

Maradona turns 60, wishes to score another 'Hand of God' against England - Football News

The Hindu  

Cheeky as ever, Diego Maradona’s wish for his 60th birthday is to score another goal against England — this time with his right hand. The Argentine great’s most famous — and most infamous — goal went into the net off his left fist in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinals. It has become known as the “Hand of God.” “I dream …

Hand of God 'With My Right': Diego Maradona's Dream 60th Birthday Gift
4 years, 1 month ago

Hand of God 'With My Right': Diego Maradona's Dream 60th Birthday Gift

News 18  

Diego Maradona reveals he has a dream present to mark his 60th birthday on Friday – “to score another goal against England, this time with my right hand”. The Argentine legend made the impish suggestion in an interview with France Football in reference to his ‘Hand of God’ goal against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-finals, with Argentina going …

On this day: Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' against England in the 1986 FIFA World Cup
4 years, 6 months ago

On this day: Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' against England in the 1986 FIFA World Cup

The Hindu  

A time jump of 34 years at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City now, would land us in the middle of one of the greatest matches that football has ever witnessed. On 22 June 1986, Argentina and England were battling it out in the quarterfinals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup to find themselves closer to the invaluable trophy. How …

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