Could Maradona’s death have been avoided? Trial of soccer star’s carers begins in Buenos Aires
Four doctors, two nurses and a psychologist will be tried starting Tuesday, accused of homicide after the death of the Argentina great
Javier Milei’s government scores own goal with Diego Maradona snub
The Argentine president’s spokesman excluded the soccer idol in a list of outstanding ‘lefties’ from sports and the arts, drawing criticism from relatives and former footballers, among others
The quirky Italian village where banknotes feature Maradona’s face
In Castellino del Biferno, the mayor introduced a special currency that can be used as legal tender in addition to the euro
Beckenbauer, the soccer player in a tuxedo
The Bayern and West Germany great is regarded as one of the finest players in history, alongside the canonized quintet of Pelé, Alfredo Di Stéfano, Johan Cruyff, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi
A year after World Cup triumph in Qatar, Argentina commemorates the largest collective party in its history
Millions of people took to the streets of Buenos Aires on December 20, 2022, to celebrate the Albiceleste’s victory. The anniversary coincides with a protest against Javier Milei
Messi World Cup shirts will be auctioned. Sotheby’s thinks they could fetch record over $10 million
The auction house said that it will put up for sale in New York six of the seven first-half shirts the Argentina captain wore in Qatar, including the one he donned in the final against France
Diego Maradona’s heirs win legal battle over use of trademark
The general court of the European Union confirmed Tuesday that it declined to transfer the trademark to Sattvica, an Argentine company belonging to Maradona’s former lawyer
How Claudio Gentile owned the 1982 FIFA World Cup (and other stories)
‘Moment of Truth’ is a TV series that reminds us of all the iconic moments of championships past, but nostalgia can be tricky
Diego Maradona’s secret chapel in Naples
The cloister of the church of Santa Maria della Sanità houses a curious baroque-inspired painting in which the Argentine soccer star appears with his arms raised toward the heavens
What to do when your star soccer player is accused of rape
The number of footballers involved in cases of sexual violence has sparked debate on how clubs, fans and the media should proceed
Ticket sales and anticipation are high ahead of Lionel Messi’s arrival at Inter Miami
Messi is expected to make his Inter Miami debut at a July 21 home game against Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup
Napoli faces new challenge: Responding to a heavy loss
Until the 4-0 defeat to Milan last Sunday, Napoli fans had been casting aside superstitions and painting the city blue as if the team had already won the scudetto
Kane breaks Rooney’s England scoring record with goal No. 54
Kane tugged on his England jersey and roared with delight in an emotional celebration after converting a spot kick during the 2-1 win over Italy
Messi mania in Argentina as soccer star mobbed at restaurant
Fans on the street corner chanted “Messi, Messi” and sang the words to “Muchachos,” which became the unofficial anthem for the Argentina squad
Why Napoli is close to winning a Serie A title, 33 years after Maradona’s squad managed the feat
After a three-decade drought since the Argentine soccer star’s glory days in Naples, the still-superstitious city is finally poised to capture another ‘scudetto’
Leo Messi close to agreeing new two-year deal with PSG
The Argentina captain is currently on vacation after winning the World Cup and has reached an agreement in principle to renew with the Parisians with an eye on the 2024 Copa América
Argentina defeats France in penalty shootout to win 2022 World Cup
The National Team – led by Lionel Messi – triumphed in Qatar, ending a 36-year-long drought for their country. The Argentine captain and French forward Kylian Mbappé stole the show in what was a 3-3 draw that had to be decided by penalty kicks
Carlos Mac Allister: ‘Messi is the greatest player in the world’
The former soccer player and politician – who once played alongside Diego Maradona – is in Qatar cheering on his youngest son, Alexis, who is playing for the Argentine National Team under Lionel Messi’s leadership
Hugo Chávez’s daughter calls official video paying homage to her father ‘grotesque’
Rafael Lacava, governor of Carabobo, published a montage of himself, Nicolás Maduro, Chávez and Diego Maradona in a parody of the ‘Avengers’ series
From the country where soccer is religion to the emirate where religion is law
Argentinean fans who invested four years of savings to watch Leo Messi play at his last World Cup are turning a blind eye to controversies surrounding the host nation