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Maradona keen to take up EPL coaching offer

Maradona keen to take up EPL coaching offer

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Diego Maradona said on Sunday he will fly to London next month to study an offer from an English Premier League club, Argentine media reported.

Sports Shorts: PFF welcomes Maradona's criticism, invites him to Pakistan

Sports Shorts: PFF welcomes Maradona's criticism, invites him to Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) will extend an invitation to Argentine legend Diego Maradona to visit the strife-torn nation and help it in raising the standard of the sport.

Maradona may consider taking up Villa job: Agent

Maradona may consider taking up Villa job: Agent

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Diego Maradona, out of work since Argentina went out of the World Cup six weeks ago, might consider managing an English club if his chances of returning to the national team disappeared altogether.

'Hand of God' brings Argentina Pope, says Maradona

'Hand of God' brings Argentina Pope, says Maradona

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

The same "hand of God" brought the papacy to Argentina as helped it to the 1986 World Cup, says Diego Maradona, the soccer legend whose famously illicit, handled goal against England still excites passions at home and abroad.

Rooney can hand England World Cup: Maradona

Rooney can hand England World Cup: Maradona

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

Wayne Rooney can single-handedly shape the fortunes of his team, the Argentine legend said

Maradona secures debut win

Maradona secures debut win

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Diego Maradona enjoyed a winning start as Argentina coach with victory over Scotland on Wednesday while Marcello Lippi equalled a world record in charge of Italy. Among the pick of the other friendlies in Europe, a late header from captain John Terry earned England a 2-1 win against old foes Germany, European champions Spain swept Chile aside 3-0 and Robin van Persie's brace helped the Netherlands beat Sweden 3-1.

Maradona in Moscow for Cup final

Maradona in Moscow for Cup final

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona arrived in Moscow to support his team in the Davis Cup final against Russia.

Maradona's future to be decided on Tuesday

Maradona's future to be decided on Tuesday

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

Diego Maradona's future as coach of Argentina will be decided at a meeting of football association bosses on Tuesday, a spokesman for the organisation has said.

Defiant Maradona wants to keep coaching Argentina

Defiant Maradona wants to keep coaching Argentina

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Diego Maradona said he wants to continue coaching Argentina's national soccer team but only if he could keep absolute control over the choice of his assistants.

Coach Maradona impressed by in-form Milito

Coach Maradona impressed by in-form Milito

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Diego Milito will have the same chance as Argentina's other in-form strikers to earn a place in their World Cup side, coach Diego Maradona said on Sunday.

Mourinho at bedside a comfort for Maradona

Mourinho at bedside a comfort for Maradona

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

have Jose Mourinho on your bedside table for advice seems a novel way of resolving a problem that keeps you awake at night during the World Cup. The tournament is going well for Argentina but Diego Maradona said he might give new Real Madrid manager Mourinho a ring if he felt the need to discuss a tactical issue.

Sports Shorts: Maradona claims he was barred from Maracana

Sports Shorts: Maradona claims he was barred from Maracana

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Not even the 'Hand of God' could open the doors to a packed Maracana stadium for Argentina's World Cup game against Bosnia.

Maradona poised for first game as Argentina coach

Maradona poised for first game as Argentina coach

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

Diego Maradona's extraordinary career comes full circle when Argentina face Scotland in a friendly at Hampden Park on Wednesday.

Maradona has kidney stones removed

Maradona has kidney stones removed

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Diego Maradona has undergone surgery to have kidney stones removed, the Dubai hospital where he is being treated said on Monday.

Maradona must stay in clinic, says judge

Maradona must stay in clinic, says judge

Rediff.com15 May 2004

Diego Maradona cannot leave the clinic where he is being treated for cocaine addiction until a court says so, the judge overseeing his case decided.

Maradona to launch sports cafe in Dubai

Maradona to launch sports cafe in Dubai

Rediff.com19 May 2009

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona is planning to launch the world's first Maradona Sports Cafe in Dubai by next year.

Maradona celebrates 52nd b-day in Kannur, enthralls fans

Maradona celebrates 52nd b-day in Kannur, enthralls fans

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona jived to Latin numbers, and mesmerised hundreds of fans with his football skills in Kerala's Kannur city on Wednesday.

Argentines struggle to keep faith in Maradona

Argentines struggle to keep faith in Maradona

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Diego Maradona puts his reputation on the line when Argentina face Paraguay in Asuncion on Wednesday in a qualifier that could tilt his team closer to the abyss of World Cup failure.

The best footballer ever: Pele or Maradona?

The best footballer ever: Pele or Maradona?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

Diego Maradona believes he was better than the great Brazilian Pele. The Argentine ace says it is not his solo claim, but that of the fans who voted him as the best football ever to have graced the game ahead of Pele!

Maradona hopes to dodge tax bill

Maradona hopes to dodge tax bill

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

Diego Maradona hopes to sidestep an Italian tax bill worth around $33 million.

Maradona turns on critics after Argentina qualify

Maradona turns on critics after Argentina qualify

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

Diego Maradona hit out at critics of his coaching after his Argentina team qualified for the World Cup on Wednesday and said he has issues to discuss with his boss. Argentina secured their berth at the 2010 finals in South Africa with a 1-0 away win over arch-rivals Uruguay at the Centenario, scene of the first World Cup final in 1930.

Maradona needs to look for an alternative

Maradona needs to look for an alternative

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Argentina coach Diego Maradona will have to go back to the drawing board after his team's rudderless performance in their 1-0 win over Colombia.

Maradona has a hand in turning Messi into set-piece maestro

Maradona has a hand in turning Messi into set-piece maestro

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Barcelona talisman has become just as dangerous from dead ball situations too

PIX: Barcelona hand Real Madrid a thrashing!

PIX: Barcelona hand Real Madrid a thrashing!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski scored a quick-fire second-half double to set the leaders on course for a thrashing of Real Madrid.

Come running to Inter, Maradona advices Tevez

Come running to Inter, Maradona advices Tevez

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

Argentina coach Diego Maradona has said Carlos Tevez should think of leaving Manchester United for Serie A title holders Inter Milan.

Drunk Maradona at it again, gets involved in nightclub brawl in Croatia

Drunk Maradona at it again, gets involved in nightclub brawl in Croatia

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has allegedly been filmed fighting in the streets of Dubrovnik, Croatia outside a local nightclub to make his behaviour come under the spotlight once again.

Maradona allowed to leave rehab clinic

Maradona allowed to leave rehab clinic

Rediff.com7 Sep 2004

Judge Norberto Garcia Vedia said the 43-year-old could continue treatment "at the clinic of his choice".

Maradona jr begins trial with Dunfermline

Maradona jr begins trial with Dunfermline

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

The 17-year-old forward trained with the club's first team squad on Thursday.

Maradona junior to trial at Blackburn

Maradona junior to trial at Blackburn

Rediff.com13 Jul 2004

The 17-year-old midfielder, also called Diego Maradona, is currently at his father's former club Napoli in Italy's Serie B.

Maradona clashes with reporters on return to Buenos Aires

Maradona clashes with reporters on return to Buenos Aires

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona insulted reporters and kicked a photographer after arriving home in Buenos Aires on a visit from Dubai, where he works as a sports ambassador.

Celtic ball boy saves day for Maradona

Celtic ball boy saves day for Maradona

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

Celtic ball boy Adam Brown was the surprise hero on Monday night, earning a big hug from Diego Maradona when Argentina's new coach took his first practice session.

Karimi: The Asian Maradona

Karimi: The Asian Maradona

Rediff.com25 May 2006

Iran are pinning their World Cup hopes on the midfield magic of 27-year-old Ali Karimi.\n

Maradona taken off respirator

Maradona taken off respirator

Rediff.com24 Apr 2004

The former Argentina World Cup winner's pneumonia is improving, though he is still taking drugs to keep his heart and blood circulation stable.

Maradona dreams of son playing with Messi, Aguero boys

Maradona dreams of son playing with Messi, Aguero boys

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Diego Maradona dreams of seeing his newborn son Diego Fernando playing for Argentina with the offspring of Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero, he said on Tuesday.

'For cricket Sachin is Maradona and Pele put together'

'For cricket Sachin is Maradona and Pele put together'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

South African pace legend Allan Donald feels cricket would be a poorer sport once Sachin Tendulkar retires from the scene as the Indian veteran is "Maradona and Pele put together" for the game.

Daughter says Maradona improving

Daughter says Maradona improving

Rediff.com26 Apr 2004

AFA chief broke his word on Maradona: Tevez

AFA chief broke his word on Maradona: Tevez

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Argentina's soccer chief Julio Grondona broke his word when the ruling body did not renew World Cup coach Diego Maradona's contract, striker Carlos Tevez said on Tuesday.

Messi 'tricks; overtakes Maradona in goal-scorers' list

Messi 'tricks; overtakes Maradona in goal-scorers' list

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to help a second-string Argentina record an easy 4-0 away win over Guatemala in a friendly and overtake Diego Maradona's international goals tally.

Maradona eyes World Cup as Iraq coach job beckons

Maradona eyes World Cup as Iraq coach job beckons

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Diego Maradona is on the brink of becoming coach of Iraq and wants to take the country to the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil, Argentine agent Hernan Tofoni said on Thursday.