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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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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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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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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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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

Lionel Messi's dream job as a 13-year-old was to be a PE TEACHER

Daily Mail

The PSG star admitted his dream job was to be a PE teacher in the old interview An old interview has unearthed a telling insight into the superstar at a young age The 35-year-old forward is currently bidding to win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar Argentina star Lionel Messi's first-ever interview as a 13-year-old has gone viral Argentina star …

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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

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 …

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2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: After Maradona, who will be Qatar’s Sorcerer Supreme?

The Hindu

There he was, jumping in his seat — drawing more attention than the players on the field — throwing his limbs around like a frantic Bangkok traffic cop. One of the most enduring images from the Russia World Cup came from football’s Sorcerer Supreme — as entertaining in the stands as he was on the field. And the football World …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Top 10 moments in the history of the FIFA World Cup

The Hindu

The FIFA World Cup is the biggest event in football. Maradona’s ‘Goal of the Century’ against England Argentina lifted its second World Cup title in the 1986 World Cup held in Mexico. 🤔 🔙 35 years ago today, Diego Maradona undid England with a magnificent mix of magic and mischief 🪄#OnThisDay | @Argentina ℹ️👉 https://t.co/0gUXFLiiPOpic.twitter.com/cYNY0gfUYa — FIFA World Cup June …

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2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: From Pele to Maradona, 10 stars who set the stage alight

The Hindu

With just a few days left for the FIFA World Cup, Sportstar brings you a list of 10 stars who set the stage alight in the World Cup. Zinedine Zidane’s tempestuous exit from football — sent off for headbutting Marco Materazzi during extra time in the 2006 World Cup final — was far from uncharacteristic of the Frenchman. One of …

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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

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 …

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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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3 years, 5 months ago

Church dedicated to Diego Maradona opens in Mexico

The Hindu

Diego Maradona's image wearing a charro hat welcomes worshippers, to Mexico's first Maradonian church. The church in the central Mexican city of Puebla, which opened on July 7, celebrates the "religion" created in Argentina in 1998 by the admirers of the late football legend Maradona. "My Mom and Dad, who are Catholics, say it's crazy," said Andrea Hernández, a 22-year-old …

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4 years ago

Diego Maradona and the story of the 1986 World Cup

Live Mint

There’s one key attribute that elevates a footballer in the eyes of a Bengali. Maradona was already running at full speed to meet the pass before the ball had even left Valdano's boot, rushing past Italy defender Gaetano Scirea. Goalkeeper Peter Shilton and Maradona went for the ball, both leaping for it.and then Maradona poked it over the much bigger …

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4 years ago

Diego Maradona Had Greatness But No Sportsmanship: Former England Goalkeeper Peter Shilton

News 18

Diego Maradona had greatness in him but his refusal to apologise for his ‘Hand of God’ goal that helped knock England out of the 1986 World Cup proved he lacked sportsmanship, former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton has said. Shilton was in goal for England during their World Cup quarter-final in Mexico, when six minutes into the second half Maradona leapt …

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4 years ago

Diego Maradona: Hasta la victoria siempre!

The Hindu

My first tryst with football – the televised version – came during Italia ’90, where the football was dour, but the charisma and magnetic pull of Diego Maradona left me forever hooked to the beautiful game. His crowning glory, however, came four years earlier in Mexico, where he played every minute of every game to lead his country to its …

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4 years ago

Obituary: Argentine football genius Maradona saw heaven and hell - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu

World football great Diego Armando Maradona, who died on Wednesday less than a month after his 60th birthday, was worshipped like a god for his genius with the ball, but his demons almost destroyed him. Rising to stardom from a grimy Buenos Aires slum to lead Argentina to World Cup victory, Maradona was a rags-to-riches story in his football-mad homeland …

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4 years ago

Argentine Football Genius Diego Maradona Saw Heaven and Hell

News 18

World soccer great Diego Armando Maradona, who died on Wednesday less than a month after his 60th birthday, was worshipped like a god for his genius with the ball, but his demons almost destroyed him. One of the most gifted soccer players in history, Maradona’s pinnacle of glory came when he captained Argentina to win the World Cup in 1986 …

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

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

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

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

Following the football World Cup craze in Kerala

Lionel Messi's dream job as a 13-year-old was to be a PE TEACHER

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

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

FIFA World Cup 2022: After Maradona, who will be Qatar’s Sorcerer Supreme?

Top 10 moments in the history of the FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2022: From Pele to Maradona, 10 stars who set the stage alight

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

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

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

Church dedicated to Diego Maradona opens in Mexico

Diego Maradona and the story of the 1986 World Cup

Diego Maradona Had Greatness But No Sportsmanship: Former England Goalkeeper Peter Shilton

Diego Maradona: Hasta la victoria siempre!

Obituary: Argentine football genius Maradona saw heaven and hell - Football News - Sportstar

Argentine Football Genius Diego Maradona Saw Heaven and Hell

Diego Maradona dies: Argentine soccer legend was 60