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.

June 24, 2016
June 24, 2016

'Don't come back without Copa'

Argentina football legend Diego Maradona tells his national team not to bother coming back home if they don't win the Copa America Centenario on Sunday.

June 24, 2016
June 24, 2016

Shilton, Diego trade barbs

Diego Maradona and former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton reignite on their long-running feud, on the 30th anniversary of the Argentine's infamous "Hand of God" World Cup goal.

June 18, 2016
June 18, 2016

Icardi doesn't exist to me: Maradona

Argentina legend Diego Maradona has said his compatriot, Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi, is "dead to me" following his controversial feud with former teammate Maxi Lopez.

June 17, 2016
June 17, 2016

Diego has no magic wand

Former World Cup winner and national coach Diego Maradona says he has no magic wand to solve Argentina's football crisis but agree to help organise talks to that end.

June 15, 2016
June 15, 2016

Infantino meets with Maradona

Former Argentina captain Diego Maradona, a long-time critic of FIFA, has talks in Paris with its president Gianni Infantino, the global soccer body said on Tuesday.

June 10, 2016
June 10, 2016

Pele, Diego friendship

Diego Maradona hails his old rival Pele as an "icon" as the pair reunite for a "match of friendship" on Thursday.

June 9, 2016
June 9, 2016

Old rivals Pele, Maradona end feud during exhibition match

Diego Maradona hails his old rival Pele as an "icon" as the pair are reunited for a "match of friendship" on Thursday.

April 22, 2016
April 22, 2016

We don’t talk about Messi, he’s a baby: Pele

Brazilian legend Pele labelled Argentine star Lionel Messi 'a baby' and said that Messi's countryman Diego Maradona played at a 'a higher level' than Leo.

January 12, 2016
January 12, 2016

Made of gold! Magical Messi is the most dominant player of all time

Lionel Messi is rewriting football history. Before the emergence of the Argentine attacker just over a decade ago, the game's records were spread out among a select band of legends. But now there are hardly any left for anyone else.

January 8, 2016
January 8, 2016

How many Ballons d'Or would Maradona have won?

Diego Maradona himself continues to transmit joy, the joy of playing, an art that seems to have been lost a long time ago and has fewer and fewer worthy representatives.