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How Pelé embodied the ’beautiful game’ of football
1 year, 11 months ago

How Pelé embodied the ’beautiful game’ of football

Live Mint  

For more than a month now, around the time that Pelé was moved to end-of-life care, a video has been doing the rounds on social media. Pelé, who had consoled his father eight years earlier when Brazil lost the 1950 World Cup final at the Maracana Stadium with a promise that he would one day win a World Cup for …

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Pele dies aged 82: More than any other player, the Brazilian great made football beautiful
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele dies aged 82: More than any other player, the Brazilian great made football beautiful

Daily Mail  

It was Brazil's fourth goal in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy that made Pele the greatest there will ever be. Pele, widely known as the greatest footballer of all time has now passed away, following an extraordinary life He is the only player ever to have won the World Cup three times, in 1958, 1962, and 1970 Pele …

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Pele, Brazil World Cup winner and football great, dies aged 82
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele, Brazil World Cup winner and football great, dies aged 82

The Hindu  

Football great Pele, 82, passed away of cancer on Thursday in Sao Paulo, his daughter confirmed on Instagram. Nicknamed the Black Pearl, Pele won one Ballon d’Or, a record three World Cups and scored a staggering 1,283 career goals. He burst onto the international stage as a 17-year-old in the 1958 World Cup, scoring six times in total including twice …

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Pelé, who rose from a Brazilian slum to become the world’s greatest soccer player, dies at 82
1 year, 11 months ago

Pelé, who rose from a Brazilian slum to become the world’s greatest soccer player, dies at 82

LA Times  

Pelé is carried off the field by his teammates after Brazil won the 1970 World Cup in Mexico City. I’m going to win the World Cup for you.’” Eight years later the joke became a prophecy when a 17-year-old Pelé scored six goals — including two in the final game — to carry Brazil to the first of its record …

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Investigators search doctor's office, probing Maradona death
4 years ago

Investigators search doctor's office, probing Maradona death

The Hindu  

Argentine police searched the home and office of one of Diego Maradona’s doctors on Sunday, taking away medical records as part of investigations into the death of the 60-year-old football star that caused a wave of grief across the country. Neurologist Leopoldo Luque told reporters after the searches that he had given investigators all of the records of his treatment …

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Naples’ mayor begins process to rename stadium for Maradona
4 years 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 …

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Diego Maradona dies at 60: Defiant and proud, El Pibe de Oro became symbol of Argentina and deity in his nation
4 years ago

Diego Maradona dies at 60: Defiant and proud, El Pibe de Oro became symbol of Argentina and deity in his nation

Firstpost  

On Wednesday, football’s God passed away. There will never be someone like him.” Maradona will always be Argentina’s football deity. It is, however, a single game with the national team that ultimately defined Maradona’s career and life. During the match in Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium, Maradona played out Argentina’s ultimate collective fantasy. Historically, Argentina had defined their football in opposition …

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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 …

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Maradona dies: Latest tributes and reaction
4 years ago

Maradona dies: Latest tributes and reaction

The Independent  

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Diego Maradona dies at 60: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo lead tribute to 'unparalleled magician'
4 years ago

Diego Maradona dies at 60: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo lead tribute to 'unparalleled magician'

India TV News  

Diego Maradona, the Argentine football legend, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 60. Maradona was part of four FIFA World Cups and won in 1986, leading Argentina to their maiden title glory, the tournament that saw him score arguably the greatest goal in World Cup history along with the notorious "Hand of God" goal. Argentina FA's official Twitter …

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Diego Maradona, soccer icon who led Argentina to glory, dies at 60
4 years ago

Diego Maradona, soccer icon who led Argentina to glory, dies at 60

Hindustan Times  

Diego Maradona, arguably the best soccer player ever whose wild swings in fortune came to personify the flux of his home nation Argentina, has died. Maradona led Argentina to the 1986 World Cup and won league championships in Italy and at home, granting him the sort of iconic status normally reserved for war heroes. “I’ll never be gray.” ‘Golden Boy’ …

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Argentina football legend Maradona dies of heart attack
4 years ago

Argentina football legend Maradona dies of heart attack

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. Beloved in his homeland after leading Argentina to win the 1986 World Cup and adored in Italy after taking Napoli to two Serie A titles, Maradona was a uniquely gifted player and charismatic figure. He …

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Diego Maradona dies aged 60 after cardiac arrest - Football News - Sportstar
4 years ago

Diego Maradona dies aged 60 after cardiac arrest - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona, widely regarded as one of the game's greatest ever players, died of a heart attack on Wednesday, his lawyer said. Maradona, 60, had recently battled health issues and underwent emergency surgery for a subdural haematoma several weeks ago. WATCH| Maradona's best Napoli goals “Certainly, one day we'll kick a ball together in the sky above,” …

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Football Legend Diego Maradona Dies at 60 Following Heart Attack, Tributes Pour in
4 years ago

Football Legend Diego Maradona Dies at 60 Following Heart Attack, Tributes Pour in

News 18  

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has passed away at the age of 60 after suffering a cardiac arrest, according to multiple reports. Diego Maradona had a heart attack at his home just two weeks after leaving the hospital where he underwent brain surgery. Renowned with Brazil’s Pele as one of the greatest footballers of all time, the Argentine World Cup-winning …

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Football legend Diego Maradona dies at 60
4 years ago

Football legend Diego Maradona dies at 60

Al Jazeera  

One of the greatest footballers of all time, Maradona passed away at age 60 after suffering a heart attack in Tigre, Argentina. “People have been saying that Maradona made them cry out of happiness because he helped them win the World Cup … now, they will be crying out of pain,” Bo said. Former teammate and Argentine player Osvaldo Ardiles …

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Diego Maradona dies: Argentine soccer legend was 60
4 years ago

Diego Maradona dies: Argentine soccer legend was 60

LA Times  

Diego Maradona, who led Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup but was tormented by drug abuse in his later years, has died. Asked afterward if he had used his hand, Maradona said the goal had been scored “by the hand of God.” × Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God’ goal against England in the 1986 World Cup championship game. …

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Appreciation: Diego Maradona lived the way he played, with reckless joy
4 years ago

Appreciation: Diego Maradona lived the way he played, with reckless joy

LA Times  

Diego Maradona holds up his team’s trophy after Argentina’s 3-2 victory over West Germany at the World Cup final at Atzeca Stadium in Mexico City on June 29, 1986. Five years ago, an overweight Diego Maradona played in a charity soccer match in Colombia to promote world peace. Obituaries Diego Maradona, Argentine soccer legend, dies at 60 Diego Maradona, who …

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Diego Maradona dies of heart attack at 60
4 years ago

Diego Maradona dies of heart attack at 60

India Today  

Football legend and Argentina hero Diego Maradona died of a heart attack on Wednesday, aged 60. "Argentina's football association, through its president Claudio Tapia, shared its deepest pain over the death of our legend, Diego Armando Maradona. Maradona was the fifth of 8 children who grew up in a poor, gritty barrio on the Buenos Aires outskirts where he played …

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Maradona dies at 60: When Argentine legend landed in Kolkata to play charity football match vs Sourav Ganguly
4 years ago

Maradona dies at 60: When Argentine legend landed in Kolkata to play charity football match vs Sourav Ganguly

India Today  

Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who was among the best players ever passed away on Wednesday. "DEIGO vs DADA Match for Unity" We recall the day when Maradona finally kept his date with the football-frenzied city of Kolkata and arrived in India on December 11, 2017. Maradona graced the much-hyped ‘Diego versus Dada’ exhibition match, but he skipped the …

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

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