ALL POSTS TAGGED "Diego Maradona"

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/ 31 days ago

Not Messi or Cristiano: AC Milan veteran Luka Modric reveals his all-time top 5 players

Luka Modric, who has cemented his status as one of the top players of the modern era with a Ballon d'Or win, now thrives at AC Milan. He recently shared his picks for the five greatest soccer players in history, notably excluding Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo from his list.
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/ 38 days ago

Lionel Messi compares a soccer legend to Michael Jordan when asked who the GOATs are besides himself

When discussing the GOATs besides himself, Lionel Messi didn’t hold back, comparing a soccer legend to Michael Jordan.
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/ 68 days ago

U-20 World Cup: Messi, Haaland, and other stars who shined at the youth FIFA tournament

The 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup kicked off this Saturday in Chile, a competition where stars like Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland first made their mark.
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/ 126 days ago

Neymar surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo, Zidane, and other soccer legends with impressive all-time record

Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, and other soccer icons now trail Neymar Jr. in a major all-time ranking.
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/ 140 days ago

Following the footsteps of Diego Maradona, Ronaldinho, and Lionel Messi: Lamine Yamal’s stats by kit number at Barcelona

While fans rave about Yamal's flair, pace, and decision-making, there’s another fascinating way to trace his rise: through his kit numbers.
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/ 160 days ago

Messi, Pele, or Maradona? Legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti names his pick for the greatest

After more than 50 years in soccer, legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti chose the best player in history between Lionel Messi, Pele, and Diego Maradona.
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/ 161 days ago

Lionel Messi’s legacy cemented — literally: Which other legends have stadiums or stands named after them?

This week, Lionel Messi entered a new realm of sporting immortality, joining an exclusive group of icons in a way that few ever do.
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/ 162 days ago

Newell’s Old Boys celebrates Messi like a king — Gesture Sporting never gave Ronaldo

0 On his 38th birthday, Lionel Messi achieved something deeply personal—something that not even his greatest rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, has managed.
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/ 191 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo to mirror Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona’s legacy? Calls grow for historic move after Al-Nassr exit hint

Among the many rumors, one particularly bold suggestion has gripped South American soccer: a potential move to a club steeped in passion, chaos, and history — a club that once housed two of the greatest ever, Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona.
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/ 206 days ago

Lionel Messi or Diego Maradona? Coach Lionel Scaloni chooses between Argentina’s two legends

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni revealed his choice between national legends Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona.
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/ 304 days ago

Barcelona's Hansi Flick delivers strong message on Lamine Yamal’s comparisons to Messi and Maradona

After a breathtaking solo run against Alaves, Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick delivered an important message regarding Lamine Yamal's comparisons to Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona.

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/ 352 days ago

Simulation results show who reigns supreme: Messi, Maradona, Pelé, or Cristiano Ronaldo?

A video game simulation has delivered a surprising verdict in the never-ending debate over the greatest footballer of all time. YouTuber Ramman's EA SPORTS FC24 experiment produced unexpected results, crowning Diego Maradona as the ultimate champion after a ten-year virtual career.

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/ 427 days ago

Maradona's remains to be moved to mausoleum in Buenos Aires

The legendary Diego Maradona, one of soccer's most iconic figures, is going to a public mausoleum in Buenos Aires. Following a court ruling, the remains of the 1986 World Cup champion, who passed away in November 2020, will be exhumed and relocated from the private Bella Vista Cemetery to a newly constructed memorial site in […]

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/ 659 days ago

Not Messi nor Ronaldo: Romario names 2 players surpassing him

According to Brazilian icon Romario, there have only been two players in history who were better than him, and they are not Ronaldo or Messi. Romario scored 55 goals in 70 games for Brazil from 1987 to 2005. In 1994, he earned the Golden Ball award when the Seleção captured the World Cup trophy. Even […]

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/ 746 days ago

Most famous handballs in soccer history

The sport of soccer, or football, is of course all about using your feet (and sometimes your head). Countless exciting, jaw-dropping, and memorable moments have occurred with the ball at a player's feet. But sometimes, something unforgettable happens when a player's hand gets involved in the action. We'll take a look back at some of […]
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