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'Rest in peace, Pelé,' – Messi, Argentina hail Brazilian great

29-12-2022 18:37 World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi leads tributes from Argentina as football icons bid Brazilian hero Pelé farewell.

Messi has chance to match Maradona as Albiceleste reach final

13-12-2022 20:07 It is 36 years since Diego dragged Argentina to their second and most recent World Cup triumph in Mexico – now's it's Lionel's chance.

Echoes of the past: Argentina and the example of Italia ’90

24-11-2022 14:41 Maradona's Argentina already went through what Messi's Argentina is going through now. Searching for omens from the past and signs that the Albiceleste can reboot their World Cup campaign.

A fireworks summit

05-11-2022 06:14 There is a strong case for presenting that Summit of the Americas in Mar del Plata exactly 17 years ago today and the surrounding anniversaries as the true birth of Kirchnerism.

by Michael Soltys

'Tango D10S': Aircraft presented in tribute to Maradona

26-05-2022 19:56 Adorned with images and memorabilia in a travelling tribute to the late player, the 'Tango D10S' aircraft is aiming for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

Maradona's daughter claims wrong 1986 shirt is up for auction

07-04-2022 17:43 Dalma Maradona casts doubt over whether soon-to-auctioned shirt is that worn during famous 'Hand of God' goal, but Sotheby's says "conclusive photomatch" proves it's authentic.

Big-ticket items go unsold in auction of Diego Maradona's assets

20-12-2021 12:39 Auction of some 90 items owned by late footballing legend fails to attract big bidders. A seaside apartment, two BMWs and a house among the larger items failing to sell.

Cuban woman alleges Maradona abused and raped her

23-11-2021 10:17 Mavys Álvarez Rego, a 37-year-old Cuban woman who had an affair with Diego Maradona as a minor 20 years ago, accuses late footballer and his entourage of violence and abuse, including rape and holding her against her will.

Matías Morla, Maradona lawyer, says late star's medical treatment was 'very bad'

26-10-2021 10:01 Diego Maradona's former lawyer, Matías Morla, summoned to testify as a witness in the criminal case investigating legendary footballer's death. Prosecutors are looking to determine if there was neglect or malpractice in his treatment and care.

Court gives back brand rights to former Maradona lawyer Morla

13-08-2021 21:21 Court revokes ban on Matías Morla, Diego Maradona's former lawyer, from using the late footballer's brand and imaging rights.