Remembering ‘Hand of God’: Here’s how Diego Maradona scored his most famous goal in 1986 World Cup
Argentine football legend, Diego Marado passed away on Wednesday after suffering a massive heart attack. Widely called as the greatest footballer of all time, Maradona scored two of his most famous goals in the 1986 World Cup.
Nov 26, 2020, 00:00 AM IST
Goa to install life-size statue of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona
Maradona, considered the greatest footballer of all time alongside Brazil's Pele, died following a cardiac arrest, two weeks after undergoing surgery to remove a blood clot in his brain.
Nov 25, 2020, 23:51 PM IST
We feel like a boxer who has been knocked out: Football fraternity reacts to Argentine football legend Diego Maradona's death
Former Brazilian retired professional footballer Pelé said, "For sure, one day we will kick a ball together in heaven."
Nov 25, 2020, 23:43 PM IST
One day we'll kick a ball together in the sky above, says Pelé after Diego Maradona dies aged 60
Diego Maradona reportedly died of a massive heart attack.
Nov 25, 2020, 22:50 PM IST
Diego Maradona, Argentine football legend, dies of cardiac arrest at 60
Maradona was widely considered as the greatest football player of all times and mesmerized the world with his astonishong dribbling skills. With his scintillating performances, Maradona had taken Argentina to the 1986 World Cup win.
Nov 25, 2020, 22:12 PM IST
Football legend Diego Maradona asks for Hand of God to end coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic
A decision to restructure Argentine football that will save Diego Maradona`s club from relegation was dubbed another Hand of God moment on Tuesday, but the former striker said the divine intervention he wished for was to beat the coronavirus pandemic.
Apr 29, 2020, 13:13 PM IST
Argentine club makes throne for coach Diego Maradona
The club said Maradona will also sign replicas of the throne to be sold in the club shop.
Jan 25, 2020, 17:01 PM IST
Diego Maradona in line to be named Venezuela head coach
Argentinian legend Diego Maradona is in line to replace Rafael Dudamel as the head coach of the Venezuela football national team.
Jan 06, 2020, 12:35 PM IST
Diego Maradona to continue as Gimnasia y Esgrima coach
Maradona took the job in September on the condition Gabriel Pellegrino stay on as club president and Pellegrino’s decision not to run caused Maradona`s surprise resignation.
Nov 22, 2019, 13:13 PM IST
FIFA World Cup winner Jose Luis Brown dies at 62
Brown, affectionately referred to by his nickname `Tata`, spent most of his playing career at Estudiantes, making close to 300 league appearances for the club.
Aug 13, 2019, 11:45 AM IST
Painful to see Lionel Messi's career going on without titles, says Al Ahly coach Martin Lasarte
Al Ahly coach Martin Lasarte also said that the "Barcelona star should not be blamed as he is just a human."
Jul 23, 2019, 16:31 PM IST
Diego Maradona dismisses Alzheimer's rumours
Argentina football great Diego Maradona has posted a video on the social media denying reports that he was suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
Jun 21, 2019, 14:27 PM IST
Carlo Ancelotti demands courage, intelligence and heart from Napoli
Bidding to win their first European trophy since a Diego Maradona-inspired side won the old UEFA Cup in 1989, Napoli host the English Premier League side on Thursday in the second leg of their tie, trailing 2-0 from last week`s first match.
Apr 17, 2019, 18:36 PM IST
Ski-Jumping: 'Flying Finn' Matti Nykanen dies at 55
Nykanen won four Olympic gold medals, three of them at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada, when he became the first ski jumper to triumph on both the normal and large hill.
Feb 05, 2019, 12:52 PM IST
Diego Maradona recovering in hospital after surgery
Maradona has suffered frequent periods in hospital over the years, often due to the extravagant lifestyle that helped him become one of the most admired players of the 20th century.
Jan 15, 2019, 09:17 AM IST
Diego Maradona to extend stay at Mexican club Dorados
Dorados will play their first game of the season against Celaya at home on Sunday.
Jan 05, 2019, 10:06 AM IST
Diego Maradona discharged from hospital after internal bleeding scare
Maradona last fell ill during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, where he was filmed passing out in an executive box at the Argentina-Nigeria game.
Jan 05, 2019, 07:40 AM IST
Diego Maradona better than Lionel Messi, says Pele
Pele and Maradona have not always seen eye to eye, but Pele said the pair now enjoy a "perfect" relationship.
Dec 06, 2018, 07:45 AM IST
After Diego Maradona, legendary striker Mario Kempes keen to coach Argentina football team
Maradona, who led Argentina to World Cup win in 1986 and coached the team which reached the final of the 2014 tournament, has declared that he is ready to coach the national side for free.
Jul 06, 2018, 14:26 PM IST
FIFA chides Diego Maradona over 'robbery' comments
"Following comments made by Diego Armando Maradona, FIFA reprimand the criticism of the performance of the match officials which it considers to have been positive in a tough and highly emotional match," said the global soccer body in a statement.
Jul 05, 2018, 15:12 PM IST
