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Maradona released from Argentine hospital, plans return to Mexico

Buenos Aires: Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona was released from the Clinica Olivos on Sunday, his representative said. “Diego Maradona has just been released and is heading home to continue his recovery. Thanks to the medical personnel and nurses of the clinic for their professionalism. Diego wants to thank all those who were concerned about […]

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
Maradona claims daughters stole nearly $2 mn from him

Milan: Argentine soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona will sue his two daughters for allegedly defrauding him of $1,850,000, Italian media and Argentine television reported on Thursday. Maradona has instructed his lawyer to take legal action against his 30-year-old daughter Dalma and his 28-year-old daughter Gianinna for allegedly stealing the money and transferring it to a […]

  • Tuesday, 06 July 2021
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Maradona declines offer to commentate with Pele

Rio de Janeiro: Maradona has declined an offer to join his long-time rival Pele as a guest commentator for Brazil’s friendly against Argentina in Australia next week. The Brazilian Football Confederation approached the Argentine legend earlier this month after securing exclusive broadcasting rights for Brazil’s international friendlies, Xinhua reported on Tuesday citing the Folha de […]

  • Monday, 05 July 2021
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Maradona named Al-Fujairah's coach

Buenos Aires: Argentina football legend Diego Maradona has been named the coach of United Arab Emirates outfit Al-Fujairah. The 56-year-old confirmed he agreed to a deal with the second division club in a Facebook post on Sunday, reports Xinhua news agency. “I want to tell you that I am the new coach of Al-Fujairah SC,” […]

  • Monday, 05 July 2021
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Maradona to visit Kolkata for a 2-day trip in September

Kolkata: Argentine legend Diego Maradona is set to kick off the football carnival in India during his September 18-19 visit, about a month ahead of the City of Joy’s historic date with FIFA U-17 World Cup Final. This will be the 1986 World Cup winner’s second visit to the city after December 2008 when thousands […]

  • Monday, 28 June 2021
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Stop criticising Messi: Argentinian soccer chief

Buenos Aires: Argentina Football Association (AFA) President, Luis Segura called for an end to the mistreatment of star playmaker Lionel Messi after Argentina were defeated in the 2015 Copa America final by hosts Chile. “I don’t understand people. One can have preferences, make comparisons but to mistreat Messi the way they did is an immense […]

  • Tuesday, 22 June 2021
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India should be prepared for life beyond Dhoni: Ganguly

Mumbai: Former captain Sourav Ganguly has said that Team India will have to get used to the fact that Mahendra Singh Dhoni will not be around for too long. Dhoni’s floundering strike rate and his inability to finish games, something he was renowned for in his prime, came into sharp focus during India’s recent World […]

  • Monday, 26 April 2021
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Football Legend Diego Maradona Passes Away At 60; Tributes Pour In

London: Football legend Diego Maradona has died after suffering from a heart attack, his attorney said on Wednesday. Iconic footballer Diego Maradona led Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup, died after suffering a cardiac arrest on Wednesday. He was 60. The soccer icon had gone an emergency surgery earlier this month to remove […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
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Indian Sports Fraternity Pay Tributes To Football Legend Maradona

New Delhi: Football Legend Diego Maradona’s death triggered an outpouring of emotional tributes in the Indian sporting fraternity. Indian cricket greats Sachin Tendulkar and Saurav Ganguly and football legend IM Vijayan were among the first to pay tribute to Diego Maradona, who died at the age of 60 on Wednesday. Ganguly had famously played with […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
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