ALL POSTS TAGGED "Diego Maradona"
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/ 11 days agoMaradona'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 […]
Cristiano Ronaldo
/ 243 days agoNot 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 […]
Diego Maradona
/ 330 days agoMost 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 […]
Lionel Messi
/ 666 days agoMessi joins Pelé and Maradona as immortals
In 2013, during a visit with Pope Francis, legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon touched Lionel Messi’s face and stated “I wanted to make sure he was human like us. For me, Lionel Messi is an alien that dedicates himself to playing with humans." High praise from one of football’s greatest goalkeepers. And yes, Lionel Messi is […]
Argentina
/ 733 days agoMaradona's 'Hand of God' ball to fetch around $3 million at auction
The soccer ball used in the 1986 World Cup quarter final between Argentina and England, the day of the famous 'Hand of God' goal, is set to go to auction next month, according to the BBC. While any ball used in such a big match would be historically significant, this particular one is one of […]
Argentina
/ 775 days agoDiego Maradona's shining moment with Argentina in Napoli
On July 3, 1990, defending World Cup champions Argentina played against hosts Italy in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup. The two entered the 1990 World Cup among the favorites, and the fixture remains a part of soccer's lore. Yet, it was more than a semifinal. It shined a light upon the divided nation […]
Attendance
/ 830 days agoWho is the best soccer player you've seen in person?
We can argue who the greatest footballer is, but who is the best soccer player you've ever seen in person? Many European and South American clubs often make trips to the United States. Summer friendlies, which return to normalcy in 2022, allow major names to show up across the United States. For example, in 2022, […]
Argentina
/ 886 days agoDiego Maradona's distinguished, controversial World Cup legacy
Diego Armando Maradona's legacy at the World Cup distinguishes him as a legend of the game. He also had a strong club career revolutionizing the game with his dribbling. The Argentine scored 81 goals for Napoli. He fulfilled the expectation set out for him upon his arrival. In 1984, hundreds of thousands came out to […]
Diego Maradona
/ 1063 days ago'The Last Days of Maradona' to debut on Spotify
One year after Diego Maradona's death, 'The Last Days of Maradona' will chronicle the legend's passing on Spotify. Everyone remembers their personal reaction to Diego Maradona's death. After all, the Argentine left countless memories during his illustrious tenure as perhaps the greatest player of all time. Of course, Maradona tarnished his athletic greatness with his […]
History
/ 1115 days agoIs soccer the greatest sport ever invented?
It's hard to truly estimate the population of those who play the sport. But, in 2007, FIFA did its best. The world body approximated roughly 265 million people actively play the sport. No doubt, soccer earns its reputation as the world's game. That number undoubtedly bounces up or down with time and trends. For example, […]
General
/ 5099 days agoDiego Maradona To The Premier League?
Argentina legend Diego Maradona has admitted that he does want to manage in the Premier League. It’s sure to be a statement that will raise a few eyebrows, but would any Premier League club really want the man, who’s infamous hand-ball effectively knocked England out of the World Cup, in charge of their club? Speaking […]