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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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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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Italy’s Naples explodes in joy as Napoli finally regains Serie A crown
1 year, 7 months ago

Italy’s Naples explodes in joy as Napoli finally regains Serie A crown

The Hindu  

The southern Italian city of Naples exploded into what was shaping up to be a long night of celebrations on Thursday as local team Napoli secured its first Serie A title in more than three decades, sweeping away years of disappointment. Udinese are based in Italy’s north-east, more than 800 kilometres away from Naples, so many Napoli fans stayed home …

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Lobotka’s passes have been the motor that makes Napoli tick
1 year, 8 months ago

Lobotka’s passes have been the motor that makes Napoli tick

Associated Press  

CASTEL VOLTURNO, Italy — Throughout his entire soccer career, from youth levels on up, Stanislav Lobotka had never seen what he now sees at Napoli nearly every match. … When I feel these feelings, I can show my quality.” Lobotka added that since Spalletti wears soccer boots on the touchline for every game, sometimes it feels like “he wants to …

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Lionel Messi statue to stand next to Diego Maradona, Pele at CONMEBOL museum
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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Lionel Messi's Statue Placed Alongside Pele and Diego Maradona at CONMEBOL Headquarters
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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Pele: Man City's Guardiola and Tottenham's Conte praise 'incredible' legend's 'eternal legacy'
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele: Man City's Guardiola and Tottenham's Conte praise 'incredible' legend's 'eternal legacy'

Daily Mail  

The Premier League has paid tribute to Pele, with Pep Guardiola hailing the Brazilian's 'eternal' legacy. Brazilian footballing icon Pele passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday evening Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has hailed the legendary Pele's 'eternal legacy' Outgoing president Jair Bolsonaro has declared three days of mourning. Manchester City boss Guardiola said: 'It's like a …

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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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Who is the best footballer ever? Pele, Maradona, Messi or Ronaldo?
1 year, 11 months ago

Who is the best footballer ever? Pele, Maradona, Messi or Ronaldo?

Daily Mail  

It is a debate that has long raged among football fans, and don't expect it to end, ever. Pele has long been considered by many to be the greatest football that ever lived Pele, pictured here with Marcia Aokoi, died aged 82 after a battle with colon cancer Somewhat fittingly, one of Pele's last posts on social media was about …

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FIFA World Cup: Messi’s Maradona moment
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Messi’s Maradona moment

Hindustan Times  

Doha: The aberration that Lionel Messi will end a career without a World Cup will now stay in the realm of fiction. Argentina players celebrate after winning the Fifa World Cup final gainst France. On Sunday, 2-0 to 2-2 in 97 seconds meant Argentina, who were sauntering to their third World Cup title — and the first since that magical …

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World Cup 2022 final: For Lionel Messi, it all comes down to this
2 years ago

World Cup 2022 final: For Lionel Messi, it all comes down to this

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. Read our privacy policy In the Argentina camp, there’s an encouraging line …

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Gold-Plated FIFA World Cup Trophy Replica, Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona Jersey to Go Under Hammer
2 years ago

Gold-Plated FIFA World Cup Trophy Replica, Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona Jersey to Go Under Hammer

News 18  

With the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and France a few days away, a new champion to be spotted on Sunday as the organisers have tried to catch on to the football fever and give away a replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy. “Taking advantage of the World Cup fever, we are auctioning off an exact replica of …

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'Diego Maradona is Watching us From Heaven': Lionel Messi After Argentina Enter World Cup Semis
2 years ago

'Diego Maradona is Watching us From Heaven': Lionel Messi After Argentina Enter World Cup Semis

News 18  

Lionel Messi said Argentina have felt the presence of the late, great Diego Maradona throughout their World Cup campaign, including on Friday when they beat the Netherlands on penalties to reach the semi-finals. Messi looked to have inspired Argentina into a last four meeting with Brazil’s conquerors Croatia after he set up Nahuel Molina’s opener before the break and added …

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Pele, Messi, Moore: Could this be the greatest all-time World Cup XI?
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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Messi, Ronaldo look set for final shot at FIFA World Cup glory
2 years, 1 month ago

Messi, Ronaldo look set for final shot at FIFA World Cup glory

The Hindu  

The World Cup stage is set for perhaps one final shootout between the two greatest football players of their generation — and to many, the two greatest of all time. “I’m lucky to be able to be at this World Cup at 35 years old,” the Argentine told DirectTV in October. “After this World Cup, we will see what could …

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For Lionel Messi, soccer stardom was a dream — and an escape : La última copa
2 years, 1 month ago

For Lionel Messi, soccer stardom was a dream — and an escape : La última copa

NPR  

In Argentina, achieving soccer stardom isn't just a dream — it's also an escape Enlarge this image María Jesús Contreras for NPR María Jesús Contreras for NPR Kids dream about becoming many different things when they grow up. Roughly translated, "el sueño del pibe" means "the kid's dream." El sueño is threatened toggle caption Juan Mabromata/Getty Images Messi's soccer career …

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World Cup 2022 countdown: Five players who made FIFA WC their own
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022 countdown: Five players who made FIFA WC their own

The Hindu  

The FIFA world cup is all set to be kicked off on November 20 in Qatar with 32 teams battling for the highest honour in international football. The ‘Black Pearl’, since making the debut for his national side Brazil in 1957, has featured in four FIFA World Cups, winning three of them. Diego Maradona Maradona’s ‘hand of god’ helped Argentina …

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Maradona 'Hand of God' World Cup ball to be auctioned
2 years, 2 months ago

Maradona 'Hand of God' World Cup ball to be auctioned

The Independent  

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Luciano Spalletti expects Napoli to play a ‘blinder’ as they take on Liverpool
2 years, 3 months ago

Luciano Spalletti expects Napoli to play a ‘blinder’ as they take on Liverpool

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. Read our privacy policy Napoli head coach Luciano Spalletti expects his side …

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England’s 55 years of hurt – by the players who lived it
3 years, 5 months ago

England’s 55 years of hurt – by the players who lived it

New York Times  

“I remember thinking, as I watched Alf Ramsey’s amazing self-restraint during the celebrations, ‘Enjoy it, Alf — because it doesn’t get any better than this’.” Those were the prophetic words of Chelsea great Peter Osgood, who would start his England career four years after the World Cup success of 1966. “It’s the one thing I look back on in my …

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Argentine doctors find irregularities in Maradona’s death
3 years, 7 months ago

Argentine doctors find irregularities in Maradona’s death

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES — A medical report on the death of Diego Maradona given to prosecutors Monday said the Argentine soccer legend agonized for more than 12 hours, did not receive adequate treatment and could still be alive if he had been properly hospitalized. The medical report said “the patient’s signs of risk of life were ignored,” adding that Maradona “showed …

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Tamil Nadu bakery pays tribute to Maradona by making 6-feet tall cake of his statue
3 years, 11 months ago

Tamil Nadu bakery pays tribute to Maradona by making 6-feet tall cake of his statue

India Today  

A bakery in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram paid tribute to football legend Diego Maradona by making a cake of his statue on Saturday. The bakery in Tamil Nadu honoured Maradona with a 6-feet tall cake of his statue and put it on display on a table outside the shop. See pictures here: Tamil Nadu: A Ramanathapuram based bakery has made a …

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‘We’ll do our best to honour him:’ Napoli kick-off new era in Diego Maradona Stadium
4 years ago

‘We’ll do our best to honour him:’ Napoli kick-off new era in Diego Maradona Stadium

Deccan Chronicle  

Naples : Napoli kicked off a new era, playing the first game in their stadium since it was renamed in honour of club legend Diego Maradona. “Being here, inside the Diego Armando Maradona stadium, is a great honour,” Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli said before kick-off. It is a difficult match, but we will try to do our best and …

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