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

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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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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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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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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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 …

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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 …

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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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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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8 months, 4 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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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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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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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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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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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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1 year, 1 month ago

Messi's outstanding gesture for Maradona after winning record-extending 8th Ballon d'Or

Hindustan Times

Lionel Messi said Monday he was not thinking about his long-term future as he sought to enjoy winning the eighth Ballon d'Or of his storied career. Inter Miami CF's Argentine forward Lionel Messi gestures on stage as he receives his 8th Ballon d'Or award during the 2023 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris …

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1 year, 1 month 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 …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Argentina’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to visit Kolkata’ Mohun Bagan on July 4

Live Mint

Argentina's FIFA World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez shall be visiting Kolkata in early July, a report by news agency PTI has stated. The Golden Gloves Award winner will be in the 'City of Joy' for a period of two days and will be brought to Kolkata by sports promoter Satadru Dutta who had earlier presented legendary Pele and Maradona in …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi: The ‘greatest’ leaves PSG on low note

The Hindu

Lionel Messi’s uninspiring two-year stint at Paris Saint-Germain is set to come to an acrimonious end with a move to join long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia, just months after his crowning glory at the 2022 World Cup. World Cup mission accomplished The absence of a World Cup winners’ medal had long been Exhibit A in the argument about …

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1 year, 7 months ago

When Maradona and Napoli won the Serie A in 1989-90

Hindustan Times

On April 29, 1990, Napoli won their second, and so far last, Serie A title. Diego Maradona cheers after the Napoli team clinched its first Italian major league title in Naples “This is proof that I know myself better than anyone!,” Maradona screamed after the final whistle. Maradona’s annual salary of $12m would be doubled, he would stay in a …

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1 year, 8 months ago

The medical team of Maradona under scrutiny for former Argentina great’s death

The Hindu

Eight health care professionals will stand trial in the death of soccer great Diego Maradona in 2020, an Argentine court has ruled. A medical board’s report, previously given to prosecutors, concluded that Maradona was in agony for more than 12 hours, did not receive adequate treatment and could still be alive if he had been properly hospitalized. Three judges from …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Milan into Champions League semifinals after 16 years despite late Napoli goal

The Hindu

Serie A champion last season. The seven-time continental champion reached the last four of the Champions League with a 1-1 draw at Napoli on Tuesday with a first-half goal from Olivier Giroud proving decisive. Also, Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan blocked a late penalty from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Napoli’s standout winger, with Giroud also having a penalty kick saved before his goal. …

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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 …

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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 …

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1 year, 11 months ago

FIFA World Cup crown brings Argentina to a standstill

The Hindu

They say if you leave Argentina for 10 days, you might return and feel you’ve been abroad for 10 years, and if you leave for 10 years, you might return and feel the country is just as it was when you left it. ‘Mister cool’: Lionel Scaloni at a press conference before the World Cup final. Lionel Scaloni took over …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beckenbauer: A giant who made Germany great

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

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

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

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

Messi's outstanding gesture for Maradona after winning record-extending 8th Ballon d'Or

Diego Maradona’s birthday: Remembering the football legend

Argentina’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to visit Kolkata’ Mohun Bagan on July 4

Lionel Messi: The ‘greatest’ leaves PSG on low note

When Maradona and Napoli won the Serie A in 1989-90

The medical team of Maradona under scrutiny for former Argentina great’s death

Milan into Champions League semifinals after 16 years despite late Napoli goal

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

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

FIFA World Cup crown brings Argentina to a standstill