Maradona

The trial, expected to last for months, starts on Tuesday, over four years after Maradona's death in November 2020

Soccer: Lionel Messi statue to stand next to Maradona, Pele at CONMEBOL museum

Lionel Messi, holding a replica of the World Cup trophy, stood beside the life-size statue at an unveiling ceremony at the South American Football Federation (CONMEBOL) headquarters in Luque, Paraguay before the Copa Libertadores draw on Monday.

'Play ball together in the sky': Pele had written after Maradona's death

FIFA, football’s highest governing body, had declared Pele and Diego Maradona jointly the players of the 20th century.

Fans at FIFA World Cup 2022 pay homage to Maradona with shirts and chants

More than 30,000 Argentina fans are in Qatar for this year's tournament and while many worship current number 10 Lionel Messi, Maradona's name still carries an almost mystical force.

Why Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal is priceless — and unforgettable

That 1986 one-handed goal was one of soccer’s most iconic events for a number of reasons, Falklands War included, but nothing takes away from the genius of the GOAT — Diego Maradona

Diego Maradona's 'hand of God' World Cup jersey auctioned for $9.3 million

Seven bidders vied for Maradona's jersey in an auction that began April 20 and ended Wednesday morning, Sotheby's said, without releasing the name of the buyer.

Woman says Diego Maradona abused and raped her

The woman said during a trip to Buenos Aires with Diego Maradona in 2001, she had been held against her will for several weeks in a hotel by his entourage.

Diego Maradona's legacy will forever be tinged with regret

The reality of Diego Maradona's fall from grace can't be ignored amidst the clamour of obituaries praising his myriad skills

Diego Maradona: The football wizard was one of the most expensive players of his time

As football fans world over bid a farewell to the Argentinian wizard--he is said to have been one of the most expensive players of his time---“double what Cristiano Ronaldo would cost today.”

Argentine soccer genius Maradona saw heaven and hell

But fans remained devoted. From China to Europe, Argentines found they could make friends just by mentioning Maradona's name.

FIFA World Cup 2018: 'Possessed' Maradona's antics in Argentina's victory leaves many talking on Twitter

The one moment that caught everyone's attention was him standing with his hands wide open, looking up to the sky - feeling almost like God. For this Twitter called him possessed.

Maradona dreams of son playing with Messi and Aguero boys

Diego Maradona dreams of seeing his newborn son Diego Fernando playing for Argentina with the offspring of Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero, he said on Tuesday.

Maradona cleared of Italy tax evasion: Lawyer

Soccer great Diego Maradona has won a 30-year battle over tax evasion charges in Italy and will soon return to Naples, the scene of some of his greatest sporting triumphs, his lawyer said on Friday.

Maradona takes Dubai sports ambassador role

Diego Maradona was appointed Dubai Honorary Ambassador of Sports on Sunday, less than two months after being sacked by the United Arab Emirates club Al Wasl.