Diego Maradona pictured a few months before his death in November 2020 A stunning model spent a Diego Maradona-funded naked photoshoot on college and a car. The Argentina icon – regarded by many as the greatest player in football history – died of a heart attack aged 60 three years ago today (November 25). Maradona was brilliant and controversial in equal measure, both during and a...Full Story »

Napoli attacker Khvicha Kvaratskhelia concedes he's playing under a great weight of expectations. The Georgian has been likened to George Best and Diego Maradona for his impact with the Serie A leaders. “Maradona in Naples is treated like a king," he said. “And for me at the beginning it seemed unthinkable to see my name put alongside his. “There is a real Maradona cult he...Full Story »

THE rubbish ref flogging the Hand of God football says he does not care about the backlash in England. The Sun yesterday tracked Ali Bin Nasser, 78, to his shabby flat where he told us: “I’m still selling.” Bin Nasser, 78, described England as the home of football The ball could fetch £3million at auction in London next month He claimed he did not see Argentina’s...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner has been tipped to head back to Camp Nou because he "doesn't look happy" at Paris Saint-Germain Diego Maradona's son Diego Sinagra has expressed his belief that Lionel Messi will return to Barcelona - perhaps even as soon as in the summer transfer window. Messi began his career at Barca back in 2004 and went on to help the club win 34 trophies, including 10 ...Full Story »

NAPOLI will honour their favourite son by wearing a celebratory shirt this month featuring Diego Maradona's image. November 25 marks the one-year anniversary of the Argentina legend's death aged 60. Napoli will honour Diego Maradona with a special jersey worn throughout November And the Serie A giants are marking the occasion with a special jersey emblazoned with the World Cup winner's image ...Full Story »