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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 back in intensive care

Maradona back in intensive care

Rediff.com5 May 2004

Maradona says fans saved his life

Maradona says fans saved his life

Rediff.com2 May 2004

He also said he would like to tour the world to thank those who prayed for his health.

Maradona on the mend

Maradona on the mend

Rediff.com27 Apr 2004

Daughter says Maradona improving

Daughter says Maradona improving

Rediff.com26 Apr 2004

Maradona unhurt in car accident

Maradona unhurt in car accident

Rediff.com11 Feb 2006

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona was unhurt when a sports utility vehicle he was travelling in crashed into a telephone booth.

Maradona to interrupt drug rehab

Maradona to interrupt drug rehab

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

Diego Maradona plans to interrupt his cocaine-addiction therapy in Cuba to spend Christmas at home with his family.

Maradona rejects role with Argentina

Maradona rejects role with Argentina

Rediff.com11 Nov 2005

World Cup winner Diego Maradona said he had turned down an offer to work with the Argentine national team.

Beckham compared to Maradona

Beckham compared to Maradona

Rediff.com5 Sep 2003

'Since Maradona I haven't seen anyone strike the ball like Beckham, said Real Madrid sporting director Jorge Valdano.

Maradona says old lifestyle would kill him

Maradona says old lifestyle would kill him

Rediff.com17 May 2005

The former Argentina football ace says now he no longer lives for the night.

Maradona in Spain to meet pals

Maradona in Spain to meet pals

Rediff.com10 May 2005

Maradona thanks fans for support

Maradona thanks fans for support

Rediff.com28 Apr 2004

The 43-year-old is now breathing without the aid of an artificial respirator and continues to be stable.

Maradona offered coaching job

Maradona offered coaching job

Rediff.com30 Apr 2005

The former Argentina captain has been offered the job of youth team coach at Boca Juniors.

Maradona denies surgery claim

Maradona denies surgery claim

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

Diego Maradona insisted that his visit to the Caribbean city of Cartagena was for nothing more than a holiday.

Ex-Maradona doctor nabbed in Colombia with cocaine

Ex-Maradona doctor nabbed in Colombia with cocaine

Rediff.com12 Dec 2002

A Colombian doctor who treated controversial Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona for weight loss last year was nabbed at an international airport on Wednesday with nearly 2 kilos of cocaine packed in his bags, police said.

Maradona returns as a musical

Maradona returns as a musical

Rediff.com4 Dec 2003

The Argentine soccer legend is to be honored with a musical that is aiming for Broadway.

Maradona itching to leave clinic

Maradona itching to leave clinic

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

A relaxed and lucid Diego Maradona said on Monday he was waiting for doctors' approval to permanently bolt the Cuban drug rehabilitation clinic.

Maradona museum opens in Buenos Aires

Maradona museum opens in Buenos Aires

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

The musuem contains kit and objects used by the 42-year-old during his career, photos of some of his finest moments and videos of some of his worst.

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 wants presidential help

Maradona wants presidential help

Rediff.com7 Aug 2004

The 43-year-old wants Argentine President Nestor Kirchner to help free him from a psychiatric clinic where he is being held against his will.

Maradona Jr rejects Dumfermline offer

Maradona Jr rejects Dumfermline offer

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

The son of former Argentina captain Diego Maradona, rejected a contract offer from the Scottish premier league club.

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.

Boca Juniors unveil returning idol Carlos Tevez

Boca Juniors unveil returning idol Carlos Tevez

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Carlos Tevez was officially unveiled as a Boca Juniors player in a 6.5 million euros ($7.15 million) transfer from Juventus.

Maradona faces last chance

Maradona faces "last chance"

Rediff.com11 May 2004

Diego Maradona faces a last chance to cure himself of drug addiction after being forced to enter a private clinic against his wishes.

Maradona back on his feet

Maradona back on his feet

Rediff.com29 Apr 2004

Russia to kick off 2018 WC against Saudis; Spain, Portugal in same group

Russia to kick off 2018 WC against Saudis; Spain, Portugal in same group

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Hosts Russia will kick off next year's World Cup finals versus Saudi Arabia in Moscow and defending champions Germany will start against Mexico after Friday's draw threw up some mouthwatering clashes.

I was chasing the ball, Blatter is chasing champagne: Maradona

I was chasing the ball, Blatter is chasing champagne: Maradona

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Argentina's World Cup winning captain Diego Maradona launched a blistering attack on FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Monday saying that world soccer's governing body has descended into anarchy with the 79-year-old Swiss in charge.

ATK Mohun Bagan down Fowler's EB in first ISL derby

ATK Mohun Bagan down Fowler's EB in first ISL derby

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

As in their last match against Kerala Blasters, ATKMB struggled to get going initially, while SCEB made some fine attacking moves but lacked the finishing touches.

'Messi has no personality, lacks the character to be a leader'

'Messi has no personality, lacks the character to be a leader'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Football icon Diego Maradona has claimed that current Argentina skipper Lionel Messi does not have the character to be a leader.

Pele to celebrate 80th birthday in isolation

Pele to celebrate 80th birthday in isolation

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Pele told his fans he was happy and healthy and pleased to be reaching the landmark with his lucid mental state.

Sports Shorts: Maradona to visit Kolkata for a 2-day trip in September

Sports Shorts: Maradona to visit Kolkata for a 2-day trip in September

Rediff.com3 May 2017

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WC Updates: FIFA rebukes Maradona over 'robbery' comments

WC Updates: FIFA rebukes Maradona over 'robbery' comments

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

FIFA says it 'strongly rebukes' Argentina great Diego Maradona's comments that England's win over Colombia was a robbery

Davis Cup: Resilient Cilic fires Croatia ahead in final

Davis Cup: Resilient Cilic fires Croatia ahead in final

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Marin Cilic overcame Federico Delbonis 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 1-6, 6-2 after a titanic tussle in the opening singles rubber to give hosts Croatia a 1-0 lead over Argentina in the Davis Cup final on Friday.

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's 'Hand Of God' shirt could be yours

Maradona's 'Hand Of God' shirt could be yours

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

The shirt is currently on display at England's National Football Museum in Manchester.

Arsenal, Hoffenheim qualify; emotional win for Napoli

Arsenal, Hoffenheim qualify; emotional win for Napoli

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Arsenal might be struggling in the Premier League but they are 100 per cent in Group B of the Europa League

Maradona sedated to help ease withdrawal symptoms

Maradona sedated to help ease withdrawal symptoms

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

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