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  • A screengrab of Diego Maradona during the 1986 World Cup. Picture: CNN

    [WATCH] 'Goal of the Century': Maradona's 1986 World Cup magic

    With the Falklands War still fresh on Argentine minds, Argentina played England in the 1986 World Cup where Diego Maradona cemented his status as a football legend.

    1045 days ago
  • FILE: Diego Maradona. Picture: Facebook.com.

    Maradona backs use of VARs to prevent another ‘Hand of God’

    VAR involves two video assistant referees who monitor the action on screens and draw the match referee’s attention to possible officiating mistakes.

    1366 days ago
  • Former Argentine football player Diego Maradona in 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Maradona given Fifa ambassadorial role

    The ex-Boca Juniors, Napoli and Barcelona forward, 56, was a harsh critic of disgraced former Fifa president Sepp Blatter.

    1532 days ago
  • Fans of Argentine football star Lionel Messi rally under the rain asking for his return to the national team at the Obelisco in Buenos Aires on 2 July, 2016. Picture: AFP.

    Argentines take to streets, demand Messi return to national team

    Fans took to the street to beg the star to don the national squad’s iconic blue & white stripes once again.

    1753 days ago
  • Maradona stopped short of saying he wants to be the next president of global football's governing body FIFA. Picture: AFP

    Maradona wants to fight Fifa ‘mafia’

    Maradona has launched scathing attacks on the ruling elite of Fifa.

    2092 days ago
  • Former Argentine football player Diego Maradona in 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Maradona to run for Fifa presidency

    Diego Maradona has reportedly said he is 'a candidate' for the Fifa presidency.

    2130 days ago
  • Diego Maradona launched a blistering attack on FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Monday saying that world soccer's governing body had descended into anarchy with the 79-year-old Swiss in charge. Picture: Facebook.

    Maradona: Time has come for anarchy at Fifa to end

    Diego Maradona says Fifa has descended into anarchy with Sepp Blatter in charge.

    2179 days ago
  • FILE: Argentine football legend Diego Maradona. Picture: Facebook.

    Maradona: Fidel is doing very well

    The last public word from Fidel Castro was on 17 October column in state media.

    2290 days ago
  • FILE: Argentine football legend Diego Maradona. Picture: Facebook.com

    Maradona steals show from Pope Francis

    Maradona was among 400 people who attended an event for players and organisers of a charity match.

    2423 days ago
  • Fifa President Joseph Blatter congratulates Argentinas forward and captain Lionel Messi after he won the golden balls award after the 2014 FIFA World Cup final football match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on 13 July, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    'Messi did not deserve Golden Ball'

    Diego Maradona said Lionel Messi did not deserve to win the World Cup Golden Ball Award.

    2472 days ago
  • Legendary Argentinian footballers Diego Maradona (L) and Lionel Messi. Picture: Facebook.

    Belgium game sharpens Messi-Maradona focus

    The comparisons between Argentina legend Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi continue unabated.

    2484 days ago
  • Argentine football legend Diego Maradona. Picture: Facebook.com

    Maradona could be next Venezuela coach

    The Argentine great could replace Cesar Farias who quit in November last year.

    2485 days ago
  • Diego Maradona. Picture: AFP

    Soccer legends call for CONMEBOL transparency

    Maradona & Romario met with 20 South American clubs and a group to demand more change and transparency.

    2785 days ago
  • Argentina player Lionel Messi

    Argentina finally bring out best in Messi

    Argentina begins to look a threat to the world's top sides with Lionel Messi.

    3170 days ago
  • Former Al Wasl coach Diego Maradona. Picture: AFP.

    Maradona wants China job

    The 51-year-old appears keen on a job in the Far East.

    3172 days ago
  • United Emirates Club coach Diego Maradona. Picture: EWN

    Maradona invited to 'farewell ceremony'

    Ousted coach Diego Maradona was asked to attend a farewell ceremony.

    3206 days ago
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