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Napoli club and fans pay tribute to Maradona on 4th anniversary of his death
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

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Argentina close on World Cup as Messi helps Martinez level up with Maradona
1 month ago

Argentina close on World Cup as Messi helps Martinez level up with Maradona

Al Jazeera  

A second-half strike from Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Peru in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday night, with the striker’s goal moving him level with Diego Maradona as the country’s fifth all-time scorer. The 27-year-old Inter Milan forward notched his 32nd international goal 10 minutes after the break, capitalising on a …

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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 …

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The Real Test: Antonio Conte's Napoli Faces a Fierce Showdown in the Next Four Matches
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Real Test: Antonio Conte's Napoli Faces a Fierce Showdown in the Next Four Matches

Associated Press  

Antonio Conte's Napoli will face a tough test as they travel to AC Milan and Inter Milan in the next four games. Despite their recent dominance, the Partenopei will need to maintain their focus and resilience against strong opposition from the two Milan clubs. The match at San Siro is a crucial test for Conte's team as they strive to …

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Hand Of God wins at Royal Ascot 38 years to the day after Maradona’s goal against England
6 months ago

Hand Of God wins at Royal Ascot 38 years to the day after Maradona’s goal against England

The Telegraph  

Hand of God was always going to be a topical runner in yesterday’s Golden Gates Stakes during a football tournament but the 9-4 favourite winning at Royal Ascot 38 years to the day after Diego Maradona dashed England’s World Cup hopes by punching the ball past Peter Shilton into the net in Argentina’s 2-1 quarter final victory in Mexico was …

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A beginner’s guide to Copa America 2024: Groups, format, location and dates
6 months, 2 weeks ago

A beginner’s guide to Copa America 2024: Groups, format, location and dates

New York Times  

Grab your burgers, hot dogs and root beers because, for the second time in its history, Copa America is being held in the United States. Nation Hosted First Most recent Argentina 9 1916 2011 Uruguay 7 1917 1995 Chile 7 1920 2015 Brazil 6 1919 2021 Peru 6 1927 2004 Ecuador 3 1947 1993 No host 3 1975 1983 Bolivia …

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Maradona's heirs lose court battle to block auction of World Cup Golden Ball trophy
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Maradona's heirs lose court battle to block auction of World Cup Golden Ball trophy

Hindustan Times  

A French court has 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. Maradona's heirs lose court battle to block auction of World Cup Golden Ball trophy Maradona’s heirs tried to stop the auction of the Golden Ball trophy he received for …

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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 …

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Argentina court postpones the start of a trial in a criminal case involving the death of Maradona
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina court postpones the start of a trial in a criminal case involving the death of Maradona

The Hindu  

A criminal court in Argentina postponed the start of a trial to October 1, in a criminal negligence case brought against eight people allegedly involved in the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona. The trial was set to start on June 4, but the criminal court in San Isidro, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, said in a decision published …

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Maradona family bid to block 1986 World Cup 'Golden Ball' trophy sale in France
6 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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French judicial officials open theft probe before Maradona's World Cup Golden Ball goes to auction
6 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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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

Associated Press  

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 …

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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 …

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A medical report on soccer legend Maradona’s death aims to undercut homicide case against medics
7 months, 3 weeks ago

A medical report on soccer legend Maradona’s death aims to undercut homicide case against medics

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — A medical examiner’s report into the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona injected uncertainty Monday into the criminal negligence case brought against eight medical workers involved in his case a month before they are set to stand trial for homicide. That 2021 report accused Maradona’s medical team of acting in an “inappropriate, deficient and reckless …

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Cristiano Ronaldo look away now! Thierry Henry pipped by a team-mate! And where does Lionel Messi rank among the greats? OLIVER HOLT's definitive 100 greatest footballers - so who comes out on top and
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo look away now! Thierry Henry pipped by a team-mate! And where does Lionel Messi rank among the greats? OLIVER HOLT's definitive 100 greatest footballers - so who comes out on top and

Daily Mail  

So let’s grasp the nettle straight away and start with an apology. Jairzinho Overshadowed by Pele, but anyone who scored in every game of Brazil’s march to World Cup victory in 1970 – Jairzinho is still the only player to achieve this feat – deserves to be on this list. A beautifully composed midfielder, he won three Serie A titles …

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Sevilla president Del Nido Carrasco: ‘I had to choose between my club and my father’
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Sevilla president Del Nido Carrasco: ‘I had to choose between my club and my father’

New York Times  

“I took in Sevilla with my mother’s milk,” says Sevilla’s new club president Jose Maria del Nido Carrasco. “We believed 777’s plan was to issue new club shares to prepare the sale of the club to another foreign fund,” Del Nido Carrasco says. “It’s not a war of Javier Tebas against Real Madrid, it’s all La Liga clubs except two …

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'The Diego Maradona Battle': FC Barcelona Shares Wholesome Tribute Post Ahead Of UCL Round Of 16 Fixture With Napoli
10 months ago

'The Diego Maradona Battle': FC Barcelona Shares Wholesome Tribute Post Ahead Of UCL Round Of 16 Fixture With Napoli

ABP News  

UEFA Champions League 2023/24: FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli gear up to face each other in their crucial UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg fixture, as both sides are currently enduring a tough run in their respective league title defenses. UEFA Champions League Round Of 16 fixture - SSC Napoli Vs FC Barcelona will be played on Thursday, …

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Beckenbauer: A giant who made Germany great
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Beckenbauer: A giant who made Germany great

Hindustan Times  

In the pantheon of the greatest footballers ever, Franz Beckenbauer occupies a unique place. Among Beckenbauer’s innumerable contributions to the sport, it’s his role in transforming Germany into an all-conquering force at the biggest stage that’s arguably his defining legacy. In Beckenbauer’s three World Cup appearances as a player, his worst finish was the semi-final exit to Italy in 1970. …

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A starting XI of soccer documentaries to watch (other than ‘Welcome to Wrexham’)
11 months, 3 weeks ago

A starting XI of soccer documentaries to watch (other than ‘Welcome to Wrexham’)

New York Times  

Among 2023’s most surprising storylines was that of Wrexham, the lower-tier Welsh club whose fortunes under celebrity American ownership have been chronicled in the series “Welcome to Wrexham.” Though the show was initially released in 2022, its popularity grew exponentially in this subsequent year. What a landmark European court ruling does and doesn't mean Hayes’ management style comes through in …

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Lionel Messi draws Brazilian fans to what could be the Argentine great’s last match in Rio
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi draws Brazilian fans to what could be the Argentine great’s last match in Rio

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Rafael Yen is just a boy, only 8 years old and mad for soccer like most kids in soccer-mad Brazil, but he has a conundrum that even his father is so far powerless to fix. Will Rafael wear an Argentina shirt at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday to watch Lionel Messi — …

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Messi World Cup jerseys could fetch more than $10 million at Sotheby’s auction
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi World Cup jerseys could fetch more than $10 million at Sotheby’s auction

LA Times  

Argentina’s Lionel Messi scores the opening goal of the 2022 World Cup final against France on a penalty kick in Lusail, Qatar. Sotheby’s is to auction off six jerseys worn by Messi during the World Cup. Sotheby’s is set to auction off six jerseys worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina’s winning run at last year’s soccer World Cup in Qatar …

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Argentina Legend Diego Maradona's Heirs Win EU Trademark Battle Against His Ex-Lawyer
1 year, 1 month ago

Argentina Legend Diego Maradona's Heirs Win EU Trademark Battle Against His Ex-Lawyer

News 18  

The heirs of Diego Maradona who died three years ago on Tuesday won their fight to use the Argentine soccer genius’s name after Europe’s top court said Argentine company Sattvica belonging to his former lawyer was not entitled to the trademark. The #EUGeneral Court confirms the @EU_IPO’s refusal to register the transfer of the DIEGO #MARADONA #trademark to the Argentine …

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Lionel Messi, the complete footballer who completed football, finally leaves the Ballon d’Or stage
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi, the complete footballer who completed football, finally leaves the Ballon d’Or stage

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. Messi beat competition from Manchester City’s treble-winners, an inevitable result after he …

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Messi dedicates eighth Ballon d’Or to Maradona
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi dedicates eighth Ballon d’Or to Maradona

Live Mint  

Lionel Messi clinched his eighth Ballon d'Or on October 30. Staged at the Chatelet Theatre in Paris, Messi emerged victorious over other football luminaries like Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe. Messi, after winning the World Cup for Argentina in 2022, wished Maradona was alive to see his country become world champions again. Other contenders for Ballon d'Or Messi faced intense …

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