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1 year, 1 month ago

Diego Maradona’s birthday: Remembering the football legend

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

Maradona redux: New-look Napoli win Italy

Hindustan Times

On Thursday night, Napoli ended a wait that stretched 33 years and four days. The first Serie A title since 1989-90 was theirs because Diego Maradona’s spirit, the genius of manager Luciano Spalletti, the vision of Napoli president Aurelio di Laurentiis and the Russia-Ukraine conflict contributed to creating a force that lost the least, scored the most and conceded the …

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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

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, 9 months ago

Victor Osimhen targets Scudetto with Napoli, then Premier League move

Firstpost

Rome: Serie A top goal-scorer Victor Osimhen said on Monday he dreams of playing in the English Premier League. “A lot of people worldwide consider the Premier league as the best and strongest league,” said the 24-year-old. “Of course I’m working so hard to make sure that I achieve my dream of playing in Premier League someday, but it’s a …

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2 years ago

Following the football World Cup craze in Kerala

The Hindu

On the night the universe willed Lionel Messi to kiss the 2022 FIFA World Cup trophy, I was in Mumbai. The first football World Cup I followed closely was the 1986 edition held in Mexico. When I met England’s goalkeeper of that match, Peter Shilton, who had come to Kozhikode nine years ago for a function as part of the …

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2 years ago

Julian Alvarez: The Lionel Messi admirer who grew up to win the FIFA World Cup with him

The Hindu

Calchin is a modest village of approximately 3000 people, northeast of the industrial province of Cordoba, Argentina. From the bench to the limelight Like his role in Manchester City, Alvarez started the World Cup knowing that he would predominantly operate from the bench, as an understudy of Lautaro Martinez. The Messi-Alvarez bond One of the biggest positives for Argentina in …

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2 years ago

Kolkata fans hit the streets to celebrate Argentina's FIFA World Cup win. Watch

Hindustan Times

The streets of Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal were awash in blue and white as Argentina supporters burst into joy after the Lionel Messi-led South American country emerged as the FIFA World Cup champions in a sensational final on Sunday. Kolkata: Argentina fans celebrate after Lionel Messi scores a goal at the FIFA World Cup 2022 final match. …

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2 years ago

Crackers, Sweets, and Tears: How Bengal erupted with joy after Argentina's World Cup victory

Firstpost

Argentina supporters in Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal lit fireworks and paraded through their neighbourhoods in their favourite team’s blue and white colours, waving Argentina’s national flag Kolkata: Supporters of Argentina in Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal erupted in joy as the South American country emerged as the FIFA World Cup champions in a cliffhanger on …

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2 years ago

Messi vs Maradona: A statistical comparison of their careers with Argentina

The Hindu

Lionel Messi and his Argentina team beat France 4-2 on penalties in the FIFA World Cup final as Argentina lifted its third World Cup title. In terms of pure numbers, Messi always enjoyed a significant lead over Maradona, but the absence of a World Cup title left a huge void in Messi’s legacy for his country. Messi has 13 World …

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2 years ago

Messi, Mbappe, other leading storylines for World Cup Final

Associated Press

DOHA, Qatar — Lionel Messi’s last chance. Some — especially younger soccer fans — think so, while others will point to Pelé and Diego Maradona, particularly because they won the World Cup — the sport’s ultimate prize. Messi is heading into his second World Cup final, having been on the losing team in 2014 when he was contained well by …

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2 years ago

Lionel Messi showed echoes of Diego Maradona as Argentina reached World Cup final

Daily Mail

They have always called him la pulga — the flea — because of the way he skims and skips across the course of a game, barely detectable, though the Lionel Messi we witnessed last night was el toro, a bull barrelling and bouncing though challenges, actively looking for them, as he drove Argentina into the final which has always seemed …

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2 years ago

How Argentina’s other 10 helped their No 10 into the World Cup final

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. That Messi’s 16-year quest to win the World Cup reaches the end …

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2 years ago

From Pele, Maradona to Ronaldo: Who are the goal scorers in FIFA World Cup semifinals before Qatar 2022?

The Hindu

The FIFA World Cup has seen some brilliant semifinal goals historically, from Diego Maradona’s brace against Belgium to Roberto Baggio’s stunner against Bulgaria in 1994. Here is a list of the goalscorers in FIFA World Cup semifinals so far: 1930 FIFA World Cup Argentina 6-1 USA Uruguay 6-1 Yugoslavia 1934 FIFA World Cup Italy 1-0 Austria Czechoslovakia 3-1 Germany 1938 …

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2 years ago

Argentina’s non-Argentinian World Cup fans out in force in Qatar

Al Jazeera

Supporters of Argentina from all over the world cheered the Argentinian side on to victory over the Dutch. “Messi, he is mesmerising,” said Karan Agarwal, who travelled from Jaipur in India to watch Argentina play in Qatar’s World Cup. Anyone who loves football loves Messi,” he said, his voice husky after much cheering during Argentina’s hard-fought penalty win over the …

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2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi smash spectacular individual records in group stage phase at FIFA World Cup 2022

Hindustan Times

Making his presence felt at the grandest stage of them all in Argentina's tournament opener against Saudi Arabia, record-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi surpassed his idol and football great Maradona by opening his account at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's Lionel Messi have smashed spectacular individual records in the group stage phase of …

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2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi's equals Diego Maradona's record for Argentina after 2-0 win over Mexico

India Today

7-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi has equaled legendary Diego Maradona's record for Argentina after scoring his eighth goal in the FIFA World Cup. Interestingly, Messi is also level with long-time arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo with eight goals each in FIFA World Cups. Messi also went level with Maradona to register the most FIFA World Cup appearances for Argentina, with both …

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2 years 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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 1986: When Maradona lit up the world of football

Al Jazeera

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2 years, 1 month ago

Pele, Messi, Moore: Could this be the greatest all-time World Cup XI?

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. Franz Beckenbauer ‘Der Kaiser’, renowned for his positioning and distribution, played in …

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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 …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Napoli vs Liverpool, HIGHLIGHTS Champions League: Two goals from Zielinski as Napoli thrashes Liverpool 4-1

The Hindu

Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s HIGHLIGHTS of NAP v LIV UEFA Champions League Group A match at Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples. 89’ Liverpool scrap the ball in Napoli’s penalty area. 34’ Van Dijk with a powerful header from the centre of the penalty area but Napoli keeper is able to guide the ball to safety. Here is the …

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Diego Maradona’s birthday: Remembering the football legend

Maradona redux: New-look Napoli win Italy

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

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

Victor Osimhen targets Scudetto with Napoli, then Premier League move

Following the football World Cup craze in Kerala

Julian Alvarez: The Lionel Messi admirer who grew up to win the FIFA World Cup with him

Kolkata fans hit the streets to celebrate Argentina's FIFA World Cup win. Watch

Crackers, Sweets, and Tears: How Bengal erupted with joy after Argentina's World Cup victory

Messi vs Maradona: A statistical comparison of their careers with Argentina

Messi, Mbappe, other leading storylines for World Cup Final

Lionel Messi showed echoes of Diego Maradona as Argentina reached World Cup final

How Argentina’s other 10 helped their No 10 into the World Cup final

From Pele, Maradona to Ronaldo: Who are the goal scorers in FIFA World Cup semifinals before Qatar 2022?

Argentina’s non-Argentinian World Cup fans out in force in Qatar

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi smash spectacular individual records in group stage phase at FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi's equals Diego Maradona's record for Argentina after 2-0 win over Mexico

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

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

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

World Cup 1986: When Maradona lit up the world of football

Pele, Messi, Moore: Could this be the greatest all-time World Cup XI?

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

Napoli vs Liverpool, HIGHLIGHTS Champions League: Two goals from Zielinski as Napoli thrashes Liverpool 4-1