Tag: Diego Maradona
Maradona tribute plane unveiled in Argentina
The Tango D10S – a 12-seater financed by an Argentine fintech company – is designed as a flying museum in…
Maradona’s hand of God shirt sold to ‘Anonymous’ for record $8.93m
The sale to an anonymous buyer broke the previous record for sports memorabilia set by the original autograph manuscript of…
Prosecutors file charges against Maradona’s medical team
Maradona was wrongly treated, it is alleged, and eight defendants charged with manslaughter face up to 25 years in prison…
Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ jersey to sell for whopping $5.23M
But the sale by Sotheby's was complicated by claims from his family that the wrong shirt is going under the…
Late Diego Maradona’s brother Hugo dies at age 52
He died in his home in Monte di Procida near the city of Naples where Diego Maradona played in the…
Messi shares fond memories of Maradona
I'll always remember the best memories we shared, those that I was lucky enough to have with him", Messi said…
Mosaic tile of Maradona unveiled
A colourful mural of the Argentine player and legend, Diego Maradona who died on Nov. 25, has been unveiled in…
Court rules Maradona’s body ‘be conserved’
An Argentine court ruled on Wednesday that the body of late soccer great Diego Maradona “must be conserved” in case…
Maradona’s son wants Barcelona to retire Messi’s number 10 shirt
Diego Sinagra, the eldest son of late Diego Maradona, has called on Barcelona to retire captain, Lionel Messi’s no.10 shirt…
Maradona’s doctor Leopoldo Luque speaks on probe
Diego Maradona's surgeon Leopoldo Luque has responded to the launch of an investigation for involuntary manslaughter.
JUST IN: Maradona’s doctor Luque faces probe for involuntary manslaughter
Leopoldo Luque, the doctor who performed brain surgery on football legend, Diego Maradona, is now the subject of a probe.
Diego Maradona: ‘Half Angel, Half Devil’
In 1982, I watched my first ever World Cup, hosted by Spain. During the championship, my favourite team was Brazil.…
Maradona: Argentines say tearful final farewell [Photos]
Argentina’s Diego Maradona, one of the world’s greatest ever soccer players, was buried on Thursday amid a global outpouring of…
Diego Maradona: Napoli mull renaming stadium
Napoli are considering renaming their stadium in memory of Diego Maradona after the club legend died aged 60.
Last moments of football legend, Diego Maradona
Diego Armando Maradona, one of the most influential Argentines in history, died at the age of 60. A chronicle of…
Maradona: Thousands line up to say final goodbye at lying-in-state
Argentina that has declared three days of mourning for its soccer idol Diego Maradona is according him all the paraphernalia…
Marseille urge FIFA to retire no.10 shirt Diego Maradona
Marseille manager, Andres Villas-Boas, has called on the world football governing body FIFA, to retire the no.10 shirt in honour…
Naples in deep shock over death of Diego Maradona
In the southern Italian city of Naples, soccer is a religion and Diego Armando Maradona was its God.
Who was better footballer, Pele or Maradona?
Before Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo came along, the enduring debate in football about who was the greatest player involved…
Maradona’s burial ceremony to begin Thursday
The last goodbye to Diego Maradona will be at the Casa Rosada, the executive mansion and office of the President…
Messi, Ronaldo, Pele, Platini others pay tribute to Maradona
Football stars all over the world, including Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have paid tribute to Argentine legend Diego Maradona
Maradona, one of the best ever – Ronaldo
Football superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has mourned football legend, Diego Maradona who died on Wednesday.
“You took us to top of the world”: Emotional Argentine President on Maradona
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez has declared three days of national mourning for Diego Maradona, a world football icon and national…
Life and Times of Diego Armando Maradona
The whole world was thrown into mourning following the demise of football legend and Argentine hero, Diego Armando Maradona. Maradona…
JUST IN: Football legend Diego Maradona is dead
World cup winning star and football legend, Diego Maradona is dead. Multiple reports said the 60 year-old Argentine died today.
Maradona discharged from clinic after brain surgery
Football legend, Diego Maradona has been discharged from the Olivos Clinic in Argentina, after his successful brain surgery.
Why Maradona had brain surgery: Lawyer
Diego Maradona only had tests that led to potentially life-saving surgery after he was admitted to hospital, his lawyer said
Maradona currently recovering after successful brain surgery – Doctor says
Football legend, Diego Maradona who underwent a brain surgery to treat a blood clot in the brain is currently recovering…
Diego Maradona hospitalised
Diego Maradona has been admitted to hospital in Argentina although his condition was not thought to be serious, local media…
Maradona tested for COVID-19 after breaching protocols
The man who led Argentina to the World Cup in 1986 took the test after coming into close contact last…