Three FIFA legends pick Diego Maradona as their favourite player
For Nigerian Emmanuel Amunike, Columbian great Carlos Valderrama and Frenchman Marcel Desailly, Maradona was their pick as the best player.
Sep 06, 2017, 22:15 PM IST
Dhanraj Pillay, Sourav Ganguly to play in charity match with Diego Maradona
Mohun Bagan forward Sony Norde and the club's former greats Chima Okorie, Jose Ramirez Barreto and Odafa Okolie will also be rubbing shoulders with the 1986 World Cup hero.
Aug 16, 2017, 15:26 PM IST
Diego Maradona backs use of video technology to prevent another 'Hand of God'
The diminutive Argentine, who tapped the ball over the head of onrushing goalkeeper Peter Shilton with his fist to score his country`s first goal, gained even more notoriety when he claimed afterwards it had been scored by the `Hand of God`.
Jul 25, 2017, 22:49 PM IST
Much-awaited Diego Maradona's Kolkata tour rescheduled from October 2-4
There will also be a host of other activities in the two-day visit including meeting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the release said.
Jul 23, 2017, 00:09 AM IST
Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? Diego Maradona picks his favourite between two legends
Turning back to Messi, Maradona said the Barcelona player was still the world`s best despite not having won a World Cup.
Jun 20, 2017, 09:18 AM IST
Maradona to visit Kolkata for a 2-day trip in September
The two-day visit to the city will be made more special as the icon will play a charity football match against city's favourite son and former India captain Sourav Ganguly on September 19, the day of Mahalaya that marks the beginning of Durga Puja festival.
May 03, 2017, 09:39 AM IST
Argentina at risk of missing World Cup without talisman Lionel Messi, says Diego Maradona
In Messi`s absence, Argentina will play Uruguay, Venezuela and Peru. The Barcelona forward will return for the team`s last qualifier against Ecuador on October 10.
Apr 25, 2017, 15:30 PM IST
Football greats Diego Maradona, Pablo Aimar to visit India ahead of U-17 World Cup
Argentine great Maradona and Aimar participated in the draw for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Korea on March 15.
Mar 22, 2017, 21:51 PM IST
Police called to Diego Maradona's hotel over argument
Maradona is in Madrid to watch his old side Napoli take on European champions Real Madrid
Feb 15, 2017, 21:36 PM IST
Champions League, PREVIEW: Napoli out to stretch unbeaten run against Real Madrid in last 16 clash
Real captain Sergio Ramos said his team needed to underline their credentials on Wednesday ahead of the return leg at Napoli.
Feb 14, 2017, 12:03 PM IST
Argentina's football legend Diego Maradona given FIFA ambassadorial role
Maradona, has been invited back into the FIFA fold thanks to a warm relationship with Blatter`s successor Gianni Infantino.
Feb 10, 2017, 09:38 AM IST
Davis Cup 2017: Novak Djokovic gives Serbia early lead; champions Argentina suffer slump against Italy
Djokovic, dropped the first set and was 0-3 down in the second against promising 20-year-old Daniil Medvedev in Nis.
Feb 04, 2017, 09:20 AM IST
Leicester City's Claudio Ranieri pips Zinedine Zidane to win FIFA best men`s coach award
Under Ranieri`s leadership, Leicester pulled off a shocker and defy title odds of 5,000-1 to lift the Premier League trophy.
Jan 10, 2017, 09:43 AM IST
Diego Maradona backs 48-team World Cup plans ahead of crunch FIFA meeting
Among the major concerns from critics is that a longer tournament would increase pressure on an already strained club schedule.
Jan 09, 2017, 22:02 PM IST
Davis Cup 2016: After Juan Martin del Potro's epic fightback, Federico Delbonis seals Argentina`s maiden title
Del Potro, who rallied from behind to overcome Andy Murray in a five-set epic in the semi-final, displayed more remarkable resilience and produced an outrageous `tweener` to begin the third set.
Nov 28, 2016, 08:56 AM IST
Fidel Castro was like my second father: Maradona
Maradona spoke to the press in Zagreb, Croatia, where he has travelled to watch the Davis Cup Final between Argentina and Croatia.
Nov 27, 2016, 00:46 AM IST
Diego Maradona hails Fidel Castro as 'second father'
Cuba`s historic revolutionary leader died Friday aged 90.
Nov 26, 2016, 20:28 PM IST
Davis Cup: Diego Maradona attends Juan Martin Del Potro's victory over Ivo Karlovic
Del Potro was rock solid, allowing the Croat not one break point in the entire match which kept the 15,000-capacity crowd enthalled for three hours and 19 minutes.
Nov 26, 2016, 09:50 AM IST
Diego Maradona's former house turned into museum in Argentina
The museum will shed light on a little-known era of his life.
Oct 29, 2016, 10:35 AM IST
No peace in football: When Diego Maradona almost spoiled Pope Francis' game — WATCH
It was supposed to be a charity match for peace, sanctioned by none other than Pope Francis. But the match, dubbed "United for Peace", witnessed legendary Diego Maradona pursuing Sebastian Veron with not so good intention.
Oct 14, 2016, 00:34 AM IST
