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

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

Al Jazeera  

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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Messi's outstanding gesture for Maradona after winning record-extending 8th Ballon d'Or
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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Mayor: Napoli title will set off ‘big earthquake of joy’
1 year, 8 months ago

Mayor: Napoli title will set off ‘big earthquake of joy’

Associated Press  

NAPLES, Italy — Before Gaetano Manfredi was elected mayor of Naples in 2021, he was a university professor specializing in seismic engineering — preparing and designing buildings to withstand earthquakes. “If we do this thing, we’ll remain on the walls of Naples forever,” Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti said — avoiding the word “scudetto.” Every neighborhood in the city, from the …

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Naples expects an ‘earthquake of joy’ when Napoli wins Serie A after 33 years
1 year, 8 months ago

Naples expects an ‘earthquake of joy’ when Napoli wins Serie A after 33 years

The Hindu  

Before Gaetano Manfredi was elected mayor of Naples in 2021, he was a university professor specializing in seismic engineering — preparing and designing buildings to withstand earthquakes. “If we do this thing, we’ll remain on the walls of Naples forever,” Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti said — avoiding the word “scudetto.” Every neighbourhood in the city, from the steep and narrow …

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Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties
2 years ago

Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi, wearing a black Qatari robe over his blue-and-white Argentina shirt, kissed the World Cup, shuffled toward his teammates and hoisted the golden trophy high in the air. In probably the wildest final in the tournament’s 92-year history, Argentina won its third World Cup title by beating France 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 3-3 …

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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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FIFA World Cup 2022: Lionel Messi Equals Lothar Matthaus' Record for Most Appearances
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Lionel Messi Equals Lothar Matthaus' Record for Most Appearances

News 18  

Argentina star Lionel Messi equalled Lothar Matthaus’ record for the most FIFA World Cup appearances with his 25th start in Tuesday’s semi-final against Croatia. Messi is one of only six men to have played in five World Cups alongside Antonio Carbajal, Lothar Matthaus, Rafa Marquez, Andres Guardado and Cristiano Ronaldo. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup …

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi smash spectacular individual records in group stage phase at FIFA World Cup 2022
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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FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi's equals Diego Maradona's record for Argentina after 2-0 win over Mexico
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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Messi equals Maradona FIFA World Cup goal tally after strike against Mexico
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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From Diego Maradona to Cristiano Ronaldo: Lionel Messi set to smash records of football greats at FIFA World Cup 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

From Diego Maradona to Cristiano Ronaldo: Lionel Messi set to smash records of football greats at FIFA World Cup 2022

Hindustan Times  

For the first time in the 2022 edition of the FIFA World Cup, all eyes will be on Lionel Messi as the charismatic leader of former world champions Argentina is set to rewrite history at the grandest stage of them all. Marshalling his troops in Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2022 opener, Messi will remain within touching distance of surpassing Ronaldo's …

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The 10 football World Cup heroes
2 years, 1 month ago

The 10 football World Cup heroes

Al Jazeera  

Ahead of Qatar 2022, here is a list of 10 biggest players to have played the World Cup. Already a star at home, Greaves gained international recognition after rescuing a pitch-invading dog that had evaded the Brazilian greats during England’s 1962 World Cup quarter-final. After playing in the 1966 World Cup final loss to England, he got revenge four years …

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Referee who allowed Maradona ‘Hand of God’ set to make millions
2 years, 2 months ago

Referee who allowed Maradona ‘Hand of God’ set to make millions

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 The football which Diego Maradona used to score …

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Diego Maradona 'Hand of God' shirt to go on display during World Cup 2022
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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Who’s the greatest male tennis player of all time?
2 years, 6 months ago

Who’s the greatest male tennis player of all time?

The Hindu  

Narratives are a sport’s lifeblood. Federer, Nadal, Djokovic - The Big 3 of Tennis In tennis, the pet narrative of this generation’s fans is to christen one among Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic as the greatest male singles player of all time. It has simmered ever since Nadal equalled Federer’s then-record of 20 Majors by winning the 2020 …

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Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' World Cup Jersey Auctioned for USD 9.3 Million
2 years, 7 months ago

Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' World Cup Jersey Auctioned for USD 9.3 Million

News 18  

The jersey that Argentina football legend Diego Maradona wore while scoring twice against England in the 1986 World Cup, including the infamous “hand of God” goal, was auctioned for $9.3 million, a record for any item of sports memorabilia, Sotheby’s said Wednesday. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE …

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Maradona's 'hand of God' World Cup jersey sold for 9.3 million dollars
2 years, 7 months ago

Maradona's 'hand of God' World Cup jersey sold for 9.3 million dollars

The Hindu  

The jersey that Argentina football legend Diego Maradona wore when scoring twice against England in the 1986 World Cup, including the infamous "hand of God" goal, was auctioned for 9.3 million dollars, a record for any item of sports memorabilia, Sotheby's said Wednesday. "This historic shirt is a tangible reminder of an important moment not only in the history of …

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Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ jersey sells for record price at auction
2 years, 7 months ago

Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ jersey sells for record price at auction

LA Times  

Diego Maradona’s jersey he wore during the historic “The Hand of God” and “Goal of the Century” goals sold for a record $9.28 million at auction on Wednesday at Sotheby’s in London. The second goal known as the “Goal of the Century” occurred when Maradona dribbled past English players, danced around them in angelic style, carried the ball half length …

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Diego Maradona shirt auction opens with bid of $5 million
2 years, 8 months ago

Diego Maradona shirt auction opens with bid of $5 million

Firstpost  

A few hours after bidding opened, the site showed that a first offer of £4 million had been registered. New York: An auction of the jersey worn by Diego Maradona when he scored twice against England in the 1986 World Cup, including the infamous “hand of God” goal, kicked off Wednesday with a bid of over $5 million. A few …

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Football in 2020: Highlights from Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Champions League during the covid-hit year
3 years, 11 months ago

Football in 2020: Highlights from Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Champions League during the covid-hit year

The Hindu  

It was an unusual year for sports with the coronavirus pandemic halting tournaments for an extended period or leading them to be cancelled. READ | However, there was plenty to cheer for Indian football in particular after two of the biggest clubs Mohun Bagan and East Bengal made their entry into the Indian Super League. 16 January - ATK and …

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Bundesliga: Wout Weghorst stars with two goals as Wolfsburg beat Werder Bremen 5-3 after Maradona tribute
4 years ago

Bundesliga: Wout Weghorst stars with two goals as Wolfsburg beat Werder Bremen 5-3 after Maradona tribute

Firstpost  

VfL Wolfsburg and Werder Bremen played an eight-goal thriller as Wolfsburg won their Bundesliga game 5-3 after paying tribute to Diego Maradona. Wolfsburg: VfL Wolfsburg and Werder Bremen played an eight-goal thriller as Wolfsburg won their Bundesliga game 5-3 after paying tribute to Diego Maradona on Friday. Leonardo Bittencourt got the visitors off the mark in the 13th minute, but …

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