Wolves’ new signing Diego Costa could be involved against champions Manchester City in the Premier League.The former Chelsea striker joined on a free transfer until the end of the season after Sasa Kalajdzic suffered a serious knee injury that could keep him out for six months.Fellow forward Raul Jimenez will miss out as he continues to struggle for fitness.City will give a fitness test to...Full Story »

Wolves have snapped up Diego Costa to ease their striker crisis. The former Chelsea striker has signed a deal until the end of the season having been a free agent. Wolves had to appeal for a work permit after the 33-year-old did not automatically qualify and his initial application was rejected. He told the club's official site: "It's a first-class club with very good players who know how t...Full Story »

Veteran Spanish striker Diego Costa is set to be announced as a Wolves player this week. The centre-forward, who is now 33, is a two-time Premier League winner with Chelsea. He has also spent time at Atletico Madrid in his playing heyday. Costa has not played since leaving Atletico Miniero in Brazil in January. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that he has completed his Wolves medica...Full Story »

Bruno Lage will discover today whether the desperate SOS he sent to the former 33-year-old Chelsea and Atletico Madrid striker can be answered. Wolves are trying to sign ex-Chelsea striker Costa Credit: AFP Or whether Costa's application will be rejected on the grounds of his age and lack of recent international appearances for Spain. Lage targeted the veteran striker, who won two league titl...Full Story »

Rayo Vallecano have clinched an agreement with former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa. It marks a return for the veteran, who played for Rayo on-loan early in his career with Atletico. Marca says the signing of Costa was carried out by President Raul Martin Presa, much like last year's addition of Radamel Falcao, which wasn't met with approval by other club officials. Costa ...Full Story »

An Argentinian judge ruled on Wednesday that eight medical personnel involved in the care of soccer star Diego Maradona will face a public trial for criminal negligence. Brain surgeon Leopoldo Luque and psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov are among those who will stand trial for homicide, the judge ruled. The trial is not expected to begin until the end of 2023 or early 2024. The defendants are a...Full Story »

The Brazilian-born striker has revealed how stripped his clothes off before winding his "shy" teammate N'Golo Kante up, who would apparently shower in his underwear Diego Costa has opened up about how he used to wind up his "shy" teammate N'Golo Kante (Image: AFP via Getty Images) Ex-Chelsea hothead Diego Costa has recalled the time he stripped down to his birthday suit in a bid to wind up his...Full Story »

The Brazilian defender will undergo a medical to complete his move to the Premier League side this summer Aston Villa have reached an agreement with Sevilla to sign defender Diego Carlos for a reported £26 million ($33m). The Brazilian had been linked with a move to Newcastle, but GOAL reported on Thursday that the Magpies and Sevilla were unable to come to terms over a transfer fee. V...Full Story »

DIEGO MARADONA'S famous "Hand of God" shirt he wore against England in 1986 has sold for £7m auction. His iconic blue No10 shirt was bought by an anonymous bidder after a month-long online war, and the staggering price tag has made it the most expensive match worn shirt ever. Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" shirt has sold at auctionCredit: Alamy The top worn in the 1986 World Cup...Full Story »

For Diego Maradona Jr. there is no comparison and there has never been a player like his father, nor will there ever be, not even Lionel Messi. The comparison is one that has been made frequently, particularly in their home country of Argentina. "I have a huge appreciation for him [referring to Messi], I think he is the best of his time, not the best ever," he told Radio del Plata. "I think...Full Story »

ROMA boss Jose Mourinho visited Diego Maradona's mural in Naples, before his side face off against Napoli on Monday. The Special One, 59, paid his respects to the Argentinian legend and his former pal by laying flowers prior to a Serie A match against the club where the World Cup winner is idolised. Jose Mourinho visited Diego Maradona's mural in Naples on Sunday L’omaggio a Diego A...Full Story »

Phil Foden may have been targeted by Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night but at least the Manchester City star could see the funny side of the bruising encounter at the Wanda Metropolitano. City ground out a goalless draw in Spain to progress to the last four of the Champions League with a 1-0 aggregate win over Atletico. While the match may have lacked goals, it was packed full of drama, fou...Full Story »

The shirt Diego Maradona wore when he bagged his iconic "Hand of God" goal is set to be sold The shirt that Diego Maradona when he netted his infamous 'hand of God' goal to break England hearts is expected to fetch more than £4million at auction. Maradona used his hand to net one of the most infamous goals of all time to knock England out of the World Cup in 1986. Argentina went on to win...Full Story »

Diego Costa is on the verge of joining Corinthians after being released by Atletico Mineiro back in January - having guided the club to their first league title since 1971 Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa is closing in on a new club after agreeing a deal with Brazilian side Corinthians. The 33-year-old has been a free agent ever since his contract with Atletico Mineiro was terminated six wee...Full Story »

Barcelona manager Xavi was the only man to spot a mistake in the statue commemorating Diego Maradona inside Napoli's stadium. Maradona, who died in 2020, played for both Barcelona and Napoli in his career with both clubs facing off in the Europa League round of 32. Thursday saw Xavi take his Barcelona side to the Diego Maradona Stadium and inside is a tribute to the Argentina legend. The 42...Full Story »

Leeds have defenders Robin Koch and Diego Llorente available for their Premier League clash with Tottenham.Koch had been expected to be out for longer following the head injury he suffered against Manchester United last weekend but has been declared fit along with Llorente, who was substituted at half-time in that match and missed the midweek loss to Liverpool.Midfielder Kalvin Phillips and defe...Full Story »

Diego Llorente earned Leeds a battling point in a breathless 3-3 draw at Aston Villa.The defender struck in the second half as the visitors hit back from 3-1 down.Philippe Coutinho pulled the strings in a whirlwind first half where he cancelled out Dan James’ opener before twice setting up Jacob Ramsey.James made it 3-2 before the break and Llorente ensured a pulsating game at Villa Park e...Full Story »

Diego Costa is nearing a deal to find a new club after his Atletico Mineiro contract was terminated, with Arsenal having reportedly made contact about a move for the former Chelsea striker Diego Costa is said to be "close" to finding a new club amid speculation that he could join Arsenal in the January transfer window. The former Chelsea striker was shockingly linked with a move to their Londo...Full Story »

Patrick Bamford has suffered a new injury setback, but Diego Llorente will return to bolster Leeds’ defence in their home game against Newcastle.Striker Bamford has sustained a foot issue having recovered from successive ankle and hip problems, while Llorente missed last week’s win at West Ham due to a one-game ban.Forwards Joe Gelhardt (ankle) and Tyler Roberts (calf) could return t...Full Story »

Diego Carlos celebrates RAMON NAVARROMARCA Newcastle United are eager to land Sevilla defender Diego Carlos, but the Andalusians have rejected a new and improved second offer from the Magpies. MARCA has learned that an offer of 25 million euros was put forward by the Premier League outfit, yet Sevilla are not interested in selling their key central defender. Diego Carlos has a release clause ...Full Story »