Maradona

In cultures where soccer is almost a religion, it doesn’t take a leap of faith to join Argentina’s Church of Maradona, which has elevated Diego Maradona from soccer legend to higher power. Over two decades, church followers have spread to Brazil, Mexico, Spain, Italy and beyond, one founder said, and…

Napoli have reportedly reached a principle of agreement to sign Hellas Verona’s Mattia Zaccagni with the player who would move to the Stadio Maradona at the end of the season. The 25-year-old has four goals and five assists in 17 appearances in all competitions so far this season and several…

Daniele De Rossi describes his visit to Diego Armando Maradona’s home, what went wrong for Carlos Bianchi at Roma and his wish as a coach. ‘I’d love to come back to Boca.’ The World Cup winner ended his playing career in Argentina with Boca in January 2020, after six months,…

Napoli are reportedly prepared to listen to offers for midfielder Fabian Ruiz, as his contract talks have stalled. The Spain international, who is tied to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona until June 2023, has only started once in the last five games for the Partenopei and has struggled to contribute…

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on March 07, 2020 Argentine former football star Diego Maradona acknowledges spectators during an homage before the start of the Argentina First Division 2020 Superliga Tournament football match Boca Juniors vs Gimnasia La Plata, at La Bombonera stadium, in Buenos Aires.ALEJANDRO PAGNI / AFPArgentina…

Updated / Wednesday, 23 Dec 2020 17:38 The autopsy found no sings of alcohol or narcotics Argentina football legend Diego Maradona was suffering from liver, kidney and cardiovascular disorders but there were no signs of alcohol or narcotics consumption in his autopsy, the public prosecutor said on Wednesday. World Cup…

FootballDiego Maradona on Pele: 'He was the second' - Loving Maradona documentary shown on EurosportJoin Eurosport for a very special screening of the documentary ‘Loving Maradona’, as we remember the extraordinary life of Diego Armando Maradona, who died at the age of 60 last month. Featuring the thoughts of the man…

Napoli’s Polish midfielder Piotr Zielinski (C) celebrates with teammates after opening the scoring during the UEFA Europa League Group F football match Napoli vs Real Sociedad on December 10, 2020 at the newly renamed Maradona stadium, formerly known as the San Paolo, in Naples, Italy.Alberto PIZZOLI / AFPNapoli got their…

Napoli substitutions made the difference against Sampdoria, as Chucky Lozano scored one and created the other for Andrea Petagna. Jakub Jankto had given Samp the deserved lead at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, sent clear by a Valerio Verre assist. Mexico international Lozano transformed the game after the break, as…