All news on the topic: Diego Maradona

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Piers Morgan compares Arsenal star to Diego Maradona after sensational display
Television presenter Piers Morgan was in a jubilant mood as Arsenal came away 5-0 victors against Burnley at Turf Moor, and was happy to laud the efforts of Kai H avertz after his goal
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Mourinho agreed with Jurgen Klopp after comment 'upset' Sadio Mane at Liverpool
Sadio Mane missed out on the 2020 Ballon d'Or but was seemingly more frustrated by the fact that his then-manager Jurgen Klopp issued his support to a Liverpool team-mate rather than him
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Lionel Messi's 2022 World Cup shirts sell for £6m - falling short of record
The shirts that Lionel Messi wore throughout Argentina's 2022 World Cup winning campaign have been sold for a big price - but for less than anticipated
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Mourinho snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi when naming world's best
Jose Mourinho has made little secret of the fact that he feels Ronaldo Nazario is the greatest player of all time - not Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo with 13 Ballons d'or between them
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Pele and Diego Maradona ranked according to AI
Debate continues to rage over who is the greatest footballer of all time and now artificial intelligence has weighed in by ranking four true legends of the game
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Top 10 most skilful players of all time according to AI with Neymar sixth
Football fans love mavericks and entertainers and now artificial intelligence has been used to rank the 10 most skilful footballers to ever lace up a pair of boots
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Top 10 forwards of all time according to AI - with Lionel Messi only in third
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have battled it out for supremacy for the last 20 years but where do they rank compared to the stars that came before them?
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Robbie Savage responds to Neil Warnock's radical five-point plan to save VAR
"If we must persist with VAR football needs to see the best of it – so here's my take on Warnock's take on the game's biggest source of controversy."
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Lionel Messi's touching tribute to Diego Maradona after eighth Ballon d'Or win
Lionel Messi beat Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to win an eighth Ballon d'Or award before giving an emotional speech which paid tribute to the late, great Diego Maradona
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10 best players of all time according to AI as Messi named above Ronaldo
Football supporters have always argued about who they believe to be the greatest player of all time and AI has now had a go at ending the ongoing debate once and for all
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Best sports documentaries you can watch with £1.99 Disney+ offer
From the upcoming new season of Welcome to Wrexham, to an acclaimed series about the LA Lakers, Disney+ has something for all sports fans
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Eden Hazard retirement decision serves as poignant reminder to Erling Haaland
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland was named PFA Player of the Year on Tuesday night, but Eden Hazard's demise from the same position shows how quickly things can change
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'Maradona's shirt sold for £7.1m - but I got myself bargain at UK football fair'
Vintage football shirts is a market that is beginning to boom with enthusiasts now starting to come together at events around the country with some of the game’s greatest shirts on display
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Cavani gets iconic shirt number at new club after Ronaldo gesture
Edinson Cavani has taken on another legendary number after moving to Boca Juniors having surrendered his No 7 at Manchester United to Cristiano Ronaldo several years ago
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Newcastle starlet ready for "huge season" after Maradona and Gazza comparisons
Elliot Anderson worked his way into first-team contention under Eddie Howe last season, and could have a bigger role to play this term with Newcastle back in Europe
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Argentina star snubs Messi with Ronaldo gesture at Women's World Cup
Yamila Rodriguez has made no secret of her admiration for Ronaldo - and has previously discussed her preference for the Al Nassr forward over Inter Miami’s newest signing in the GOAT debate
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Maradona's controversial opinion on whether Messi needed to win a World Cup
The late Diego Maradona was never one to shy away from giving his opinion and was honest in his assessment of whether Lionel Messi needed a World Cup win to define his legacy
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Lionel Messi shirt number hint dropped by Inter Miami ahead of unveiling
The Argentinian icon has previously wore the number 10 jersey for both Barcelona and his country but did not wear it for PSG as it was already the property of Neymar Jr
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Messi wins Laureus Sportsman of the Year 2023 award as he pips PSG team-mate
The Paris Saint-Germain superstar has picked up yet another individual award as Lionel Messi's sensational 2023 , which included a World Cup win, is celebrated
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Napoli win Serie A for first time since Maradona glory despite Juventus U-turn
Napoli have won the Serie A title for the first time in 33 years with a draw against Udinese, having only ever won the league during the late great Diego Maradona's stint at the club
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UEFA president admits he ‘doesn’t understand’ handball law after Klopp admission
JOHN CROSS' COLUMN: After a week where the muddled handball law was back in the headlines, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has summed up the confusion at the top of the game
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Jurgen Klopp opinion that upset Mane and prompted Lionel Messi to speak out
The Liverpool manage once issued his support to Virgil van Dijk's Ballon d'Or campaign over Sadio Mane's and the Senegal international did not take it particularly well
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England fan with Maradona flag had previous ban for 'white lives matter' flypast
The Football Association cancelled Jake Hepple’s ticket for the Euro 2024 qualifier in Naples after he was seen holding a St George’s flag with 'Diego’s in a box' written on it
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England fan has Italy ticket ripped up for 'deeply offensive' Maradona flag
England take on Italy in Naples for their first match of the Euro 2024 qualification process, but the English FA have been forced to revoke a ticket for one travelling supporter
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Napoli fans give England a glimpse of party plans with Maradona alongside Queen
Naples will play host to England's clash with Italy but the city's fans are more focused on the potential Serie A triumph with Napoli sitting pretty at the top of the league
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