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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.

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 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 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.

Can Messi end Argentina's long wait for World Cup?

Can Messi end Argentina's long wait for World Cup?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Lionel Messi's passionate performances at the Qatar World Cup are earning him oodles of love from Argentines, but their old favouritism for Diego Maradona may resurface unless he brings home the trophy on his final attempt.

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.

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.

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.

FIFA Drops Schedule for 2026 WC: See Who Plays Where

FIFA Drops Schedule for 2026 WC: See Who Plays Where

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

New Jersey awarded 2026 World Cup final, Mexico gets opener

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Daughter says Maradona improving

Daughter says Maradona improving

Rediff.com26 Apr 2004

Coach Maradona to decide on future next week

Coach Maradona to decide on future next week

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Diego Maradona will decide whether to stay on as Argentina coach after a meeting next week, the head of the country's football association said on Tuesday.

Maradona set to field gala team against Mexico

Maradona set to field "gala team" against Mexico

Rediff.com26 Jun 2010

Diego Maradona clambered over reporters at a packed news conference on Saturday to embrace friend and former Napoli team-mate Salvatore Bagni before saying his Argentina team should beat Mexico at the World Cup.

Critics to closely study Maradona's decisions and tactics

Critics to closely study Maradona's decisions and tactics

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

Argentina's Lionel Messi heads into the World Cup as the player everyone wants to see but it will be the strengths and weaknesses of coach Diego Maradona that will determine how far the South Americans progress.

Critics to closely study Maradona's decisions and tactics

Critics to closely study Maradona's decisions and tactics

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

Argentina's Lionel Messi heads into the World Cup as the player everyone wants to see but it will be the strengths and weaknesses of coach Diego Maradona that will determine how far the South Americans progress.

Maradona not bothered by dearth of practice games

Maradona not bothered by dearth of practice games

Rediff.com2 Jun 2010

Argentina's first contact with media on Tuesday did little to dispel the uncertainty surrounding the team since they bunkered up at their World Cup base after arriving in South Africa on Saturday.

Maradona has facial surgery after pet dog bite

Maradona has facial surgery after pet dog bite

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Argentina's World Cup coach Diego Maradona was bitten on his face by one of his dogs and had surgery at a clinic, local media reported in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. Maradona, taken to Los Arcos clinic during the early hours, was not seriously hurt and is expected to return home later in the day, the broadcaster Cronica said.

Maradona and I can't work together: Riquelme

Maradona and I can't work together: Riquelme

Rediff.com4 May 2010

Argentina's 2006 World Cup playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme has expressed his disappointment at missing out this year's finals in South Africa but maintains he was right to turn his back on coach Diego Maradona.

Messi will eclipse Ronaldo at World Cup: Maradona

Messi will eclipse Ronaldo at World Cup: Maradona

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

Lionel Messi has overtaken Cristiano Ronaldo as the world's best player and could take Argentina to the final of the World Cup, coach Diego Maradona said.

Late goal puts Maradona's Argentina in World Cup

Late goal puts Maradona's Argentina in World Cup

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

Diego Maradona's Argentina finally clinched a place in the 2010 World Cup finals following a tortuous qualifying campaign with a 1-0 away win over bitter rivals Uruguay on Wednesday. Substitute midfielder Mario Bolatti stabbed home the only goal five minutes from the end of a tense, foul-riddled match at the Centenario, ending Uruguay's hopes of a victory that would have put them through.

Maradona may reconsider India visit

Maradona may reconsider India visit

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

The Mumbai terror attack has cast a shadow over Diego Maradona's two-day trip to Kolkata, even as the organisers claim the iconic Argentine football star's country visit is very much on.

Maradona's Argentina thrashed 6-1

Maradona's Argentina thrashed 6-1

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

Bolivia ended Argentina's 100 percent record under Diego Maradona in style by thrashing them 6-1 at high altitude in a World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.

Maradona fined, gets two month ban over outburst

Maradona fined, gets two month ban over outburst

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Argentina coach Diego Maradona was banned for two months and fined more than $24,000 on Sunday after a foul-mouthed outburst at the end of last month's decisive World Cup qualifier in Uruguay.

Riquelme quits Argentina, blames Maradona

Riquelme quits Argentina, blames Maradona

Rediff.com11 Mar 2009

Playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme quit the Argentine national side for the second time in three years on Tuesday and blamed coach Diego Maradona for his decision. Riquelme, who returned to Boca Juniors last year after falling out with the coaching staff at Villarreal, said he was angry at being left out of the squad for last month's friendly in France and not being told first hand.

Maradona given choice of venue for Brazil match

Maradona given choice of venue for Brazil match

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

Argentine coach Diego Maradona was granted the choice by soccer authorities on Monday to move September's World Cup qualifier against arch-rivals Brazil away from the River Plate stadium in Buenos Aires.

Al Jaber joins greats Pele and Maradona

Al Jaber joins greats Pele and Maradona

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

His goal in his team's 2-2 draw with Tunisia came 12 years after his first goal in the World Cup finals against Morocco in 1994.

Maradona says Blatter wanting to drive him out of football

Maradona says Blatter wanting to drive him out of football

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has leveled charges against the FIFA president Sepp Blatter, accusing him of attempting to force him out of football.

Maradona to play in Julio Cesar testimonial

Maradona to play in Julio Cesar testimonial

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

The Argentine legend will play in a testimonial match for the former Brazilian international defender at Borussia Dortmund on November 13.