Diego Maradona arrived in Mexico like a well-tuned violin. He had managed to stabilise his weight at 76kg long before the World Cup. His physical condition was optimal from the feet to the neck, and little by little he managed to acclimatise to the Aztec high habitat. The place chosen
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Diego Maradona: eight to go on trial in Argentina for homicide
Eight people who took care of the Argentinian football superstar Diego Maradona will be tried for homicide, according to a ruling released on Wednesday following an investigation into his death from cardiac arrest. In the 236-page document seen by Reuters, the judge in charge of the case questioned “the behaviours
Director Asif Kapadia: ‘Diego and Maradona were two different people’
‘The greatest idol’: football world pays tribute to Diego Maradona – video
The footballing world has paid tribute to Diego Maradona after his death at the age of 60. 'The amount of joy and pleasure and his commitment for world football. He made world football better,' said Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. Maradona's former teammate Jorge Valdano broke down and could hardly
Maradona the footballer had no flaws – Maradona the man was a victim | Jorge Valdano
Those who screw up their faces sneering as they contemplate the latest incarnation of Maradona, the one who had difficulties walking, struggled to talk, embraced [the Venezuela president Nicolás] Maduro and did whatever he felt like, would be better off abandoning this farewell which embraces the genius and absolves
Personal, pure and symbolic: Messi’s perfect Newell’s homage to Maradona | Sid Lowe
Child genius Diego Maradona became the fulfilment of a prophecy | Jonathan Wilson
The best and worst moments of Diego Maradona’s turbulent career | Scott Murray
Maradona’s best moments 1) 1979 World Youth Championship Diego Maradona wasted no time in announcing his talent. On his first senior appearance in 1977, for Argentinos Juniors of Buenos Aires, the 5ft 5in 16-year-old nutmegged José Daniel Valencia of Talleres. Valencia was an Argentina international, one of six in the Talleres team.
Premier League team news, Maradona tributes and more – live updates
Preston’s Darnell Fisher has been handed a three-match ban after grabbing an opponent’s genitals, the FA has announced. Fisher was found guilty of violent conduct after an incident involving Callum Paterson during Preston’s win over Sheffield Wednesday last Saturday. Sheffield Wednesday manager Pulis was asked about the incident during his Friday