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Argentine football player and manager (1960–2020)

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Diego Maradona: Argentine football player and manager (1960–2020)
Diego Armando Maradona was an Argentine professional football player and manager. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, he was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century award.

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A Maradona, a mission and Naples' second club

Famous former players, a famous former manager, but Naples' second club are focused on more important priorities.
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James on daughter Lauren's incredible form for England

Lauren James' dad Nigel says his daughter has the potential to be like "Maradona or Messi" and explains how the family celebrated her incredible performance against China at the Women's World Cup.
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'We feel this power' - what Scudetto means to Naples

'we feel this power' - what scudetto means to naples
As Napoli secure a first Serie A title since the days of Diego Maradona, Neapolitans are feeling proud, passionate and primed to party.
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Celebs With Pope Francis -- Star-Studded Greetings For Easter Sunday

It's officially Easter Sunday, folks ... so as you're divin' into whatever you gave up for Lent, take a look at some big names having a grand ole time with the Pope himself! Arnold Schwarzenegger,..
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In Maradona's footsteps - city prepared to party with Napoli on brink

in maradona's footsteps - city prepared to party with napoli on brink
As Napoli close in on a first Serie A title since the days of Diego Maradona, Neapolitans are feeling proud, passionate and primed to party.
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In pictures: Argentina celebrates as Messi joins Maradona in bringing home World Cup

in pictures: argentina celebrates as messi joins maradona in bringing home world cup
Millions of Argentinians breathed a collective sigh of relief after their side's dramatic World Cup win - before letting loose on the streets of Buenos Aires in celebration.
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Fans at Maradona's house celebrate Messi's penalty

fans at maradona's house celebrate messi's penalty
Fans in Buenos Aires, Argentina, celebrate the national team's first goal against France.
BBC Sport - Published

World-beaters - Messi & Maradona's Argentina impact

Lionel Messi seeks to emulate Diego Maradona by winning the World Cup with Argentina, but how does their influence compare in their runs to the final?
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Messi or Maradona? Zabaleta's Pundit Q&A

messi or maradona? zabaleta's pundit q&a
Former Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta sits down with BBC Sport's Liam Loftus to answer your questions about the World Cup and his career.
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Remembering the 'untouchable' legacy of Maradona

remembering the 'untouchable' legacy of maradona
Two years on from his death BBC Sport remember the the 'untouchable' legacy of Argentina legend Diego Armando Maradona.
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Lineker wanted to applaud Maradona goal in 1986

lineker wanted to applaud maradona goal in 1986
Gary Lineker tells Micah Richards and Alan Shearer what it was like to witness the "genius" of Argentina's Diego Maradona at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.
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Diego Maradona: Cunning cheat or unplayable genius? Inside the Argentine's World Cup glory

As part of BBC Sport's World Cup icons series, Guillem Balague tells the inside story of how Diego Maradona led Argentina to glory in 1986.
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Maradona's 1986 World Cup final shirt returned to Argentina by German opponent Matthaus

The shirt that football legend Diego Maradona wore in the 1986 World Cup final has been returned to Argentina by his German opponent on the day, Lothar Matthaus.
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Eight doctors and nurses who cared for Diego Maradona face homicide charges

eight doctors and nurses who cared for diego maradona face homicide charges
Eight doctors, nurses, and a psychologist who cared for football legend Diego Maradona will be tried for homicide.
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Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt sold for more than £7m at auction

diego maradona's 'hand of god' shirt sold for more than £7m at auction
The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored two of the world's most memorable goals, to knock England out of the 1986 World Cup, has been sold for more than £7m at auction.
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Hugo Maradona: Diego Maradona's younger brother dies aged 52

Hugo Maradona, the younger brother of the late Argentine legend Diego Maradona, dies of a heart attack at the age of 52.
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'All my innocence was stolen': Woman claims Diego Maradona raped her when she was 16

'all my innocence was stolen': woman claims diego maradona raped her when she was 16
A woman has alleged that the late football star Diego Maradona raped her when she was a teenager.
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Argentina 1-1 Chile: Lionel Messi scores as Copa America pays tribute to Diego Maradona

Lionel Messi scores a stunning free kick as Argentina draw with Chile after the Copa America pays a spectacular tribute to Diego Maradona.
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Argentina 1-1 Chile: Lionel Messi says first match since death of Diego Maradona was "special"

Lionel Messi says Argentina's World Cup qualifying draw against Chile was a "special match" as it was the first since the death of their legendary former captain Diego Maradona.
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Seven people who treated Diego Maradona before his death charged with involuntary manslaughter

seven people who treated diego maradona before his death charged with involuntary manslaughter
Seven people who treated Diego Maradona in the days before his death have been charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Sky News - Published

Diego Maradona Death, 7 People Charged With Homicide After Shocking Investigation

Bombshell news out of Argentina where SEVEN people have been charged with homicide in the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona. Maradona passed away back in November from heart failure -- just 2 weeks..
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Diego Maradona care deficient and reckless, medical report says

Prosecutors asked experts to assess the Argentine football icon's care before his death last year.
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Maradona's medical team was 'inappropriate, deficient and reckless', report into his death finds

maradona's medical team was 'inappropriate, deficient and reckless', report into his death finds
Diego Maradona's medical team acted in an "inappropriate, deficient and reckless way", an investigation into his death has found.
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