Diego Maradona

Argentine football player and manager (1960–2020)

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Diego Armando Maradona Franco was an Argentine professional football player and manager. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, he was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century award, alongside Pelé.

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Broken nets, 'Maradona' skill and a new dad - Tamworth's tales on historic day A net malfunction, a defender pulling off a bit of 'Maradona' skill he could not explain and the keeper who became a dad just the day before, the tales of Tamworth's dream FA Cup tie at home to.. BBC Sport - Published on January 12, 2025
Diego Maradona's Golden Ball trophy to be auctioned against wishes of his heirs Diego Maradona's Golden Ball trophy will be sold at auction, despite his heirs claiming the current owner has no right to sell it. Sky News - Published on May 30, 2024
Maradona trophy that mysteriously disappeared resurfaces - and is set to be sold A trophy won by Diego Maradona for his performances at the 1986 World Cup has resurfaced after it was missing for decades - and is now going up for auction. Sky News - Published on May 8, 2024

Maradona's 'stolen' Golden Ball to be auctioned off Diego Maradona's "stolen" Golden Ball trophy, awarded for being named the best player at the 1986 World Cup, has been found and will go to auction in France on 6 June. BBC Sport - Published on May 7, 2024
A Maradona, a mission and Naples' second club Famous former players, a famous former manager, but Naples' second club are focused on more important priorities. BBC Sport - Published on August 21, 2023
James on daughter Lauren's incredible form for England Lauren James' dad Nigel says his daughter has the potential to be like "Maradona or Messi" and explains how the family celebrated her incredible performance against China at the Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on August 2, 2023

'We feel this power' - what Scudetto means to Naples As Napoli secure a first Serie A title since the days of Diego Maradona, Neapolitans are feeling proud, passionate and primed to party. BBC Sport - Published on May 4, 2023
Celebs With Pope Francis -- Star-Studded Greetings For Easter Sunday It's officially Easter Sunday, folks ... so as you're divin' into whatever you gave up for Lent, take a look at some big names having a grand ole time with the Pope himself! Arnold Schwarzenegger,.. TMZ.com - Published on April 9, 2023
In Maradona's footsteps - city prepared to party with Napoli on brink As Napoli close in on a first Serie A title since the days of Diego Maradona, Neapolitans are feeling proud, passionate and primed to party. BBC Sport - Published on April 6, 2023
In pictures: Argentina celebrates as Messi joins Maradona in bringing home World Cup Millions of Argentinians breathed a collective sigh of relief after their side's dramatic World Cup win - before letting loose on the streets of Buenos Aires in celebration. Sky News - Published on December 19, 2022

Fans at Maradona's house celebrate Messi's penalty Fans in Buenos Aires, Argentina, celebrate the national team's first goal against France. BBC Sport - Published on December 18, 2022
World-beaters - Messi & Maradona's Argentina impact Lionel Messi seeks to emulate Diego Maradona by winning the World Cup with Argentina, but how does their influence compare in their runs to the final? BBC Sport - Published on December 18, 2022
Messi or Maradona? Zabaleta's Pundit Q&A Former Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta sits down with BBC Sport's Liam Loftus to answer your questions about the World Cup and his career. BBC Sport - Published on November 30, 2022	Remembering the 'untouchable' legacy of Maradona Two years on from his death BBC Sport remember the the 'untouchable' legacy of Argentina legend Diego Armando Maradona. BBC Sport - Published on November 25, 2022
Lineker wanted to applaud Maradona goal in 1986 Gary Lineker tells Micah Richards and Alan Shearer what it was like to witness the "genius" of Argentina's Diego Maradona at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. BBC Sport - Published on November 14, 2022	Diego Maradona: Cunning cheat or unplayable genius? Inside the Argentine's World Cup glory As part of BBC Sport's World Cup icons series, Guillem Balague tells the inside story of how Diego Maradona led Argentina to glory in 1986. BBC Sport - Published on October 24, 2022
Maradona's 1986 World Cup final shirt returned to Argentina by German opponent Matthaus The shirt that football legend Diego Maradona wore in the 1986 World Cup final has been returned to Argentina by his German opponent on the day, Lothar Matthaus. Sky News - Published on August 25, 2022	Eight doctors and nurses who cared for Diego Maradona face homicide charges Eight doctors, nurses, and a psychologist who cared for football legend Diego Maradona will be tried for homicide. Sky News - Published on June 23, 2022
Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt sold for more than £7m at auction The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored two of the world's most memorable goals, to knock England out of the 1986 World Cup, has been sold for more than £7m at auction. Sky News - Published on May 4, 2022