Diego Maradona

After 2 months, 40 witnesses, Maradona trial scrapped

Maradona's ex-partner Veronica Ojeda described the events as "outrageous."

Maradona death trial suspended as judge's impartiality questioned

The court ordered the suspension after defense lawyers complained about the judge's alleged involvement in a documentary about the case.

Catalan domination as Barca complete quadruple over Real

Barcelona matched a 42-year-old record on Sunday by eating archrivals Real Madrid for the fourth time in a single season, securing a thrilling 4-2 victory at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

'Defiant' Maradona refused hospitalisation, doctor informs death trial

One of the questions at the heart of the trial is whether the decision to allow him to convalesce in a private home instead of a medical facility endangered his life.

Maradona's daughter says doctors could have prevented his death

Maradona died on November 25, 2020, aged 60, while recovering at home from brain surgery for a blood clot. He had battled cocaine and alcohol addiction for decades.

Maradona was ‘in agony’ for over 12 hours before death, forensic expert tells court

Maradona died on November 25, 2020 at age 60, while recovering at home from brain surgery for a blood clot. He had battled cocaine and alcohol addiction for decades.

Bodyguard arrested for 'contradictions' in testimony at Maradona trial

Julio Coria left the courtroom in the Buenos Aires suburb of San Isidro in handcuffs after judges ruled in favor of the prosecution's claim that he had lied under oath.

No 'medical items' around Maradona deathbed, policeman tells court

Officer Lucas Farias testified in the trial of seven health professionals accused of homicide for their alleged role in what prosecutors have described as the "horror theater" of Maradona's final days.

Maradona medical team on trial for 'horror theater' of his death

Maradona died on November 25, 2020, aged 60, while recovering at home from brain surgery for a blood clot, after decades battling cocaine and alcohol addictions.

October 12, 2017
October 12, 2017

Maradona congratulates Argentina

Argentina’s former number 10 Diego Maradona expresses pride after Argentina’s qualification for the 2018 World Cup.

October 9, 2017
October 9, 2017

'Only Maradona fans want Messi to miss World Cup'

Former Argentina striker Mario Kempes believes that only Maradona fans will be happy if Lionel Messi does not make the World Cup.

July 6, 2017
July 6, 2017

Maradona’s wild night in Naples

Diego Maradona enjoys a wild night in Naples after he attended a ceremony and received honorary citizenship from the Italian city.

July 2, 2017
July 2, 2017

My invitation to Messi's wedding was lost somewhere: Maradona

Diego Maradona, who did not get an invitation to Lionel Messi's wedding, says invitation card must have been “lost somewhere”.

June 20, 2017
June 20, 2017

Maradona prefers Messi, but dubs Ronaldo as incredible

Argentinian footballing legend Maradona says that he prefers compatriot Lionel Messi to Cristiano Ronaldo but dubs the Portugal captain an "incredible" player.

May 8, 2017
May 8, 2017

Diego Maradona appointed head coach of UAE's Al-Fujairah

Former Argentina captain Diego Maradona has ended a five-year absence from football to return as coach of Al-Fujairah FC, the United Arab Emirates club announced on Sunday.

May 3, 2017
May 3, 2017

Diego Maradona will visit Kolkata on Sept 18-19

Argentina’s football wizard Diego Maradona will visit Kolkata on September 18-19 this year, about a month ahead of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup Final in that city.

March 28, 2017
March 28, 2017

No word from Maradona: FIFA

Soccer's governing body FIFA said on Monday it had heard nothing official from Diego Maradona since the Argentine World Cup winner threatened last week to quit his ambassadorial role.

January 31, 2017
January 31, 2017

IT STARTED FROM BARCELONA

Diego Maradona has revealed his drug problems began when he was at Barcelona in the 1980s in an interview with an Italian private television network, Canale 5.

January 10, 2017
January 10, 2017

Maradona backs 48-team WC

Diego Maradona on Monday backed controversial plans to expand the World Cup to 48 teams, a day before world football's powerful governing council faces a key decision on the issue.