Diego Maradona

Diego Maradona offers to coach Argentina for free

The former Boca Juniors and Napoli player coached Argentina at the 2010 World Cup, where his team were beaten 4-0 by Germany at the quarter-final stage.

Jul 03, 2018, 17:36 PM IST

Diego Maradona declares $10,000 reward on man who spread death rumour: Reports

Legendary footballer Diego Maradona has announced a reward of $10,000 on the man who spread rumours about his death after Argentina defeated Nigeria 2-1 in Group D clash in FIFA World Cup 2018.

Jun 29, 2018, 00:03 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Nigeria vs Argentina - See Pics

Argentina secured a rather narrow 2-1 win to just about sneak into the next round of FIFA World Cup 2018.

 

Jun 27, 2018, 09:47 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Did Diego Maradona snort baby powder? Twitter questions 'white substance' on glass

Throughout the Argentina vs Nigeria match, Diego Maradona showcased a range of emotions. Moments after the match, he had to be escorted inside due to a medical emergency.

Jun 27, 2018, 08:06 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Diego Maradona shows fans the finger during Argentina vs Nigeria clash

Diego Maradona has been slammed for conduct unbecoming of an icon. He also received medical attention shortly after the match but didn't garner much sympathy for it.

Jun 27, 2018, 07:30 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Diego Maradona calls for meeting with Argentina players

The two-time world champions must beat Nigeria in Saint Petersburg if they are to avoid a premature exit following a disastrous 0-3 defeat by Croatia.

Jun 25, 2018, 10:58 AM IST

Stressed Lionel Messi enduring a FIFA World Cup 2018 of nightmares

By contrast, Messi barely figured, marked out of the game by an ultra-disciplined Croatia, unable to get a shot on goal, and only managing to thread telling passes on two or three occasions. As against Iceland in 

Argentina`s opening draw, when he missed a penalty, Messi trudged off silent and thunder-faced. 

Jun 22, 2018, 14:42 PM IST

Diego Maradona quits as coach of second division UAE team Al Fujairah

Diego Maradona resigned as coach of United Arab Emirates second division club Al Fujairah after his team failed to gain promotion, his lawyer Matias Morla announced.

Apr 28, 2018, 17:56 PM IST

In Argentina, Diego Maradona God, Lionel Messi Adam

Now, on the ceiling of one club in Buenos Aires, in a painting modelled after Michelangelo's work in the Sistine Chapel, Maradona is God, extending his hand to Adam -- Lionel Messi.

Apr 26, 2018, 14:25 PM IST

Serie A: Juventus beat AS Roma as Marek Hamsik breaks Diego Maradona's Napoli record

The result kept Juve second on 44 points from 18 games, one behind leaders Napoli, who held on to pole position with a 3-2 home defeat of Sampdoria that saw their Slovakia midfielder Marek Hamsik break Diego Maradona`s club scoring record.

Dec 24, 2017, 16:21 PM IST

Marek Hamsik breaks Diego Maradona's Napoli scoring record

The 30-year-old Slovakian attacking midfielder has been at Napoli for 10 years and set the new mark 116 goals for the Italian club.

Dec 23, 2017, 21:24 PM IST

Marek Hamsik equals Diego Maradona's record, Napoli on top in Serie A

Inter went down 3-1 to Udinese and Hamsik led the way for Napoli, who made the most of Inter's loss, with a three-goal blitz that brought him level with Maradona as the Italian club's all-time top goalscorer.

Dec 17, 2017, 09:46 AM IST

Diego Maradona urges Madrid to 'give away' injury-prone Gareth Bale

Diego Maradona says he has a solution to Real Madrid's scarcity of goals this season - sign France teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe from Paris St Germain and give Gareth Bale away for free.

Dec 15, 2017, 16:57 PM IST

Maradona skips 'Diego vs Dada' match due to poor management

Maradona, though, kicked off the match and shook hands with the players and Ganguly.

Dec 12, 2017, 18:04 PM IST

Diego Maradona arrives in Kolkata on three-day visit

Amid much fanfare and tight security, Argentine football legend Diego Maradona reached the city for a three-day visit on Sunday.

Dec 10, 2017, 21:52 PM IST

Was desperate to become national coach, admits Sourav Ganguly

One of the most successful Indian captains Ganguly was dropped in January 2006 but made a comeback against South Africa in the Johannesburg Test in December and went on to score an unbeaten 51.

Nov 24, 2017, 20:43 PM IST

Diego Maradona wants to coach Argentina again

Football legend Diego Maradona has expressed a desire to return as coach of Argentina`s national team after their 2-4 loss to Nigeria in a friendly.

Nov 15, 2017, 14:35 PM IST

Harry Kane in awe of Argentinian icon Diego Maradona

Kane's brace in the 4-1 dismantling of Liverpool on Sunday took his tally to 45 goals in 40 games for Spurs and England this year. 

Oct 23, 2017, 21:11 PM IST

Diego Maradona, Sourav Ganguly match to be held on October 9

Maradona was initially scheduled to arrive in the third week of September but his trip first got postponed to October 2.

Oct 04, 2017, 14:28 PM IST

Diego Maradona’s India trip postponed for third time

Maradona was slated to be come to India on October 3. This was for a conclave on football in Kolkata on the same date. 

Sep 30, 2017, 17:40 PM IST