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Maradona mesmerises children but Dada disappointed

Maradona mesmerises children but Dada disappointed

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Diego Maradona showed glimpses of his famous dribbling skills, his deft left-footed touches and even crooned Spanish songs as he mesmerised a bunch of school children during an event in Barasat on Tuesday.

Maradona leaves Kolkata

Maradona leaves Kolkata

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

Soccer legend Diego Maradona left Kolkata in the wee hours on Monday marking the end of the football wizard's two-day sojourn to the "city of joy".

FIFA slams Maradona after middle-finger gesture

FIFA slams Maradona after middle-finger gesture

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Diego Maradona may be a giant of the game's history, soccer's governing body FIFA said on Friday, but even he must show respect to other fans at World Cup stadiums.

When Modi's offer 'alarmed' Trump's security detail

When Modi's offer 'alarmed' Trump's security detail

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'It showed me that this man had courage. He makes his own decisions, but he also trusted me enough in that moment to walk with me into the crowd,' Modi tells Lex Fridman on his podcast.

Maradona hospitalised after watching intense Argentina victory

Maradona hospitalised after watching intense Argentina victory

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

According to reports, the 57-year-old was seen being from his seat, before collapsing into a chair inside the stadium.

Maradona accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend

Maradona accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has reportedly been accused of assaulting his former girlfriend, who has video footage of an altercation in which the football icon allegedly hit her.

Upset Maradona asks fans not to watch new documentary

Upset Maradona asks fans not to watch new documentary

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'I don't like the title, and if I don't like the title I am not going to like the film. Don't go and see it'

Maradona calls English win 'monumental robbery'; slams referee

Maradona calls English win 'monumental robbery'; slams referee

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Argentine great Diego Maradona said England perpetrated a "monumental robbery" in their World Cup victory over Colombia and accused referee Mark Geiger of not being up to such a game.

Soccer Extras: Maradona to coach Argentine club

Soccer Extras: Maradona to coach Argentine club

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Maradona to legally recognize three children he has in Cuba

Maradona to legally recognize three children he has in Cuba

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

Diego Maradona, 58, now a technical director at Mexican club Dorados de Sinaloa, has five children from other relationships with different women.

PIX: Ten-man Barca beat Sevilla; Leaders Napoli held

PIX: Ten-man Barca beat Sevilla; Leaders Napoli held

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

All the action from La Liga and Serie A matches played on Sunday.

Maradona off to a winning start in Mexico

Maradona off to a winning start in Mexico

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

A hat-trick from Vinicio Angulo helped get Diego Maradona's managerial career in Mexico off to the perfect start on Monday as his new club Dorados beat Tapachula 4-1 in Culiacan.

Maradona wants to fight FIFA 'mafia'

Maradona wants to fight FIFA 'mafia'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Argentine football great Diego Maradona said on Wednesday he wants to fight the "mafia" responsible for the corruption scandal that has rocked FIFA, but he stopped short of saying he wants to be the next president of global soccer's governing body.

Maradona's fall from grace

Maradona's fall from grace

Rediff.com19 Apr 2004

The classic image of Diego Maradona sums up his life and also marks the moment of his downfall.

Maradona recovering well following gastric bypass surgery

Maradona recovering well following gastric bypass surgery

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona underwent a gastric bypass in the western Venezuelan city of Maracaibo over the weekend and is recovering well, doctors said on Sunday.

Why Latin America Loves India And Vice Versa

Why Latin America Loves India And Vice Versa

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

The warmth and respect for India were evident wherever I went and noticed how most Latin Americans have Indian gurus either directly or online and yoga was very much in vogue, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Al Wasl sack Diego Maradona

Al Wasl sack Diego Maradona

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

Former Argentina World Cup-winning captain Diego Maradona has been sacked as coach of United Arab Emirates club Al Wasl.

Maradona apologizes to Starace

Maradona apologizes to Starace

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona has sent a signed shirt to Italian tennis player Potito Starace as an apology for heckling him during a match in Argentina last month.

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The autopsy, which was based on blood and urine samples and released by the Buenos Aires Scientific Police, said Maradona had problems with his kidneys, heart and lungs.

Maradona 'perfect' after car crash

Maradona 'perfect' after car crash

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Former Argentine soccer player and coach Diego Maradona escaped serious injury on Monday when his car was involved in a collision with a bus near his Buenos Aires home, local media and officials said.

Maradona's 'Hand of God' revisited!

Maradona's 'Hand of God' revisited!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Newcastle Under-18 youngster Olivier Kemen re-visited Diego Maradona famous 'Hand of God' with a blatant handball goal during their FA Youth Cup defeat by Chelsea at St James Park.

Maradona could coach Argentina

Maradona could coach Argentina

Rediff.com5 Nov 2005

Diego Maradona could take over as coach following the 2006 World Cup, Argentina Football Association president Julio Grondona said.

Argentina bosses betrayed me: Maradona

Argentina bosses betrayed me: Maradona

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Diego Maradona accused Argentine soccer chiefs of betraying him on Wednesday, a day after they voted unanimously to sack him as national team coach.

First Look: Maradona arrives in Kolkata sans fan-frenzy

First Look: Maradona arrives in Kolkata sans fan-frenzy

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Legendary Diego Maradona finally kept his date with the football-crazy Kolkata for a three-day private trip, which was originally scheduled in September.

Messi's penalty miss not to blame for Iceland draw: Maradona

Messi's penalty miss not to blame for Iceland draw: Maradona

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Diego Maradona says Lionel Messi's second-half penalty miss was not the reason Argentina failed to defeat Iceland at the World Cup on Saturday.

Maradona back in the hospital

Maradona back in the hospital

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona was taken to a Buenos Aires hospital in an ambulance on Wednesday after falling ill and was undergoing tests, the hospital said.

Diego Maradona becomes a father again

Diego Maradona becomes a father again

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Diego Maradona's girlfriend Victoria Ojeda has given birth to a boy called Diego Fernando and the Argentine soccer great is now expected to travel back to Buenos Aires to meet his son.

Maradona to review Argentina role

Maradona to review Argentina role

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

Diego Maradona, unhappy with interference in his job as Argentina coach, will review his position after their final World Cup qualifier away to Uruguay in Montevideo next week, he said on Tuesday.

Riquelme solves Maradona's biggest dilemma

Riquelme solves Maradona's biggest dilemma

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

Enigmatic playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme has solved Argentina coach Diego Maradona's biggest dilemma for him by turning his back on the national team.

I'm fine, wasn't hospitalised, says Maradona after health scare

I'm fine, wasn't hospitalised, says Maradona after health scare

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

"I want to tell everyone that I am fine, that I am not, neither was I, interned," Maradona said in an Instagram post, responding to a media report that he had been taken to hospital.

McTominay scores in just 25 seconds in Napoli win!

McTominay scores in just 25 seconds in Napoli win!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Napoli forward Lukaku, who has battled to regain match fitness after joining the club in late August, delivered an impressive performance with one goal and two assists.

The long fall of Maradona

The long fall of Maradona

Rediff.com20 Apr 2004

He played professional football at 15, lifted the World Cup at 25 and was being called one of the greatest players ever by the time he was 30. And yesterday, Diego Maradona was in hospital fighting for his life.

Maradona returns to hospital

Maradona returns to hospital

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

Argentine football great Diego Maradona returned to hospital with abdominal pain early on Friday, two days after he was released from a two-week treatment for alcohol abuse and liver problems, radio and television reported.

Maradona suggests life imprisonment for Blatter, Platini

Maradona suggests life imprisonment for Blatter, Platini

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

He also branded new FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, the former UEFA general secretary, a "traitor" for not standing by UEFA president Platini

In land of Maradona and Messi, fans jostle for World Cup stickers

In land of Maradona and Messi, fans jostle for World Cup stickers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The trend has generated a wave of social media memes and satire, and even the creation of an app that allows you to track where to get the coveted stickers. New stock has been selling out in a matter of hours.

Maradona sedated in hospital

Maradona sedated in hospital

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

The Argentine soccer great was given sedatives to curb alcohol cravings at a Buenos Aires hospital.

I am a candidate for FIFA presidency, Maradona reveals

I am a candidate for FIFA presidency, Maradona reveals

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

In a private chat with friend and author, Victor Hugo Morales, the Argentine football great revealed his nomination for the presidency of the global football body

Blackburn's Indian owners rule out Maradona

Blackburn's Indian owners rule out Maradona

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

The Indian owners of Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday ruled out appointing Argentine Diego Maradona as manager of the Premier League club. Maradona's name has been in the frame since Venky's, the Indian poultry giant which acquired Rovers last month, sacked Sam Allardyce on Monday.

Maradona @ 50: Memories for a lifetime

Maradona @ 50: Memories for a lifetime

Rediff.com30 Oct 2010

Bikash Mohapatra salutes Argentine football leagend Diego Maradona, who turns 50 today.

Maradona released after Rio ruckus

Maradona released after Rio ruckus

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005