Maradona

Posted by African Examiner Latest Headlines, Sports News Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has declared himself the best-ever player in the game, rating himself above bitter rival Lionel Messi; Argentina’s Diego Maradona; and the legendary Pele of Brazil.  Debates over who will be regarded…

Superstar footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo has declared himself the “most complete player ever” in the history of football. The Portuguese superstar spoke in a recent interview with Edu Aguirre, the journalist from ‘El Chiringuito’. Asked if he thinks he is the best footballer ever, Ronaldo admitted that fans may prefer the…

Lazio head coach Marco Baroni has pinpointed areas where Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru needs to improve despite his impressive performances in Lazio’s double victory over Napoli, Soccernet.ng reports. Dele-Bashiru played a full 90 minutes with energy and determination as Lazio secured a narrow 1-0 Serie A win against Napoli at…

CARSON, Calif. – Gastón Brugman did not need much reminding when Gabriel Pec’s goal was brought up. LA’s Brazilian winger scored plenty this year; 16 goals in the regular season and three more in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. But THE goal, the pick of the litter, was the jaw-dropping…

This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required.   -   Copyright © africanews Marcos Brindicci/Copyright 2020 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 06/12 - 18:57 Argentina An exhibition centred on football legend Diego Maradona has opened its doors in Buenos Aires. Dubbed…

Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray are reportedly looking to a Chinese financial institution for support in securing the signature of Super Eagles’ Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen and Napoli’s relationship went sour in the 2023-24 season campaign. Following this, the Nigeria international secured a season-long loan move away from the…

Gian Piero Gasperini played down talk of Atalanta competing for the Scudetto despite their 3-0 humbling of Serie A leaders Napoli on Sunday. Atalanta triumphed 3-0 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, with Ademola Lookman scoring a first-half brace before Mateo Retegui made the points safe for La Dea. They…

Atalanta head coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, has praised Ademola Lookman and two other attackers for their display in his side’s 3-0 victory over Serie A league leaders, Napoli, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman scored a first-half brace at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona to settle any early nerves before Mario Retegui came…

Yaran Diego Maradona, tsohon dan wasan kwallon kafa na Argentina, sun zauni wakilin gidauniyar tallafin da aka kirkira a sunan mahaifinsu. Gidauniyar, wacce aka kirkira don girmama rayuwar da aikin Maradona, ta himmatu wajen tallafawa yara da matasa a fannin wasanni da ilimi. A cikin wani taro da aka gudanar…

Fred Astaire was the best dancer in the world, someone once said, but Ginger Rogers could do everything he did but backwards and in high heels. As they near the end of their careers, it’s clear now, Messi was better than Cristiano Ronaldo. Winning the World Cup helped. But even…