Maradona

The football that Diego Maradona used to score his infamous “Hand of God” goal during Argentina’s win over England in the 1986 World Cup is expected to sell for US$10 million at a US auction this month. Maradona’s goal in the quarter-final match at the Estadio Azteca saw him punch…

Rendering of the outside of Napoli's Stadio Diego Armando Maradona if restructuring work is completed (Comune di Napoli) The Naples council has presented its project to restructure the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona with investment at €200m, but Napoli still want their own new arena. This is yet another battle between…

Back in 1995, football legend Diego Maradona visited Oxford University and spoke at the Oxford Union to speak about his love for the beautiful game. The world-famous Oxford University debating chamber invited the Argentinian international to speak in November of 1995. It's one of a number of photos from that…

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Argentina’s former football star Diego Armando Maradona waves to supporters as he leaves the funeral of his father Don Diego in Bella Vista, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, on June 26, 2015. — AFP pic First Published: Thursday, 23 Jul 2026 10:41 AM MYT SAN ISIDRO, (Argentina), July 23…

Miami-based content creator wraps his $5 million Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport to honor Messi and Argentina. Bugatti wrapped in the light blue, white, and golden yellow colours of the Argentina national football team. Bonnet features portraits of Argentine football legends Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona lifting the World Cup. There…

Sport Rugby Argentina Rugby Team Just days after a World Cup semi-final heightened tensions, Argentina's rugby team have poured fuel on the fire with their choice of kit 20:54, 18 Jul 2026 Updated 20:54, 18 Jul 2026 Argentina walked out for their Nations Championship clash with England on Saturday wearing…

Lionel Messi will step onto the field at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday with history at his feet. Defending the World Cup is rare enough, but captaining a nation to back-to-back wins is undeniable. Messi is the successor to Diego Maradona, Argentina’s previous World Cup-winning captain and still…

There's arguably no bigger rivalry at the FIFA World Cup than Argentina vs. England. From Diego Maradona's iconic "Hand of God" and "Goal of the Century", separated by a mere four minutes during the 1986 quarterfinals, to LA Galaxy legend David Beckham's infamous 1998 red card, to his redemption four…

“A football game – and that is all.” These words were calmly uttered by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni soon after the 3-1 win over Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals. It set up a mouthwatering semi-final against England, who won through after defeating Norway 2-1 in their quarter-final. But images…