Diego Maradona
World Mourns ‘Eternal’ Diego Maradona After Football Legend Dies Aged 60
Maradona was simply one of the greatest players of all time. “He will never leave us,” Lionel Messi wrote in tribute.
'I Don't Know How Much of Diego Is Left' – The Turbulent Life of Maradona
We spoke to Oscar-winning director Asif Kapadia about his new documentary, 'Diego Maradona', which tells the story of one of the most iconic footballers of all time.
Police: Man Burned Friend's House Down after Soccer Argument
The Superclásico between Argentine teams Boca Juniors and River Plate is coming up on Saturday for the Copa Libertadores, and the rivalry is apparently big enough to cause a man to set his former brother-in-law's house on fire.
Inside the 'Church' Devoted to Argentina’s Favorite Soccer Player
Diego Armando Maradona is one of the best soccer players of all time. And for many fans, he’s a god.
The Immortal Maradona: The Many Times That Diego Cheated Death
The soccer legend, who recently turned 57, has seemed on multiple occasions to have his days numbered—but he's always managed to stick around. Did someone say the hand of God?
How The ‘Butcher of Bilbao’ Almost Ended Diego Maradona’s Career
On 24 September 1983, the man fans called ‘Goiko’ committed one of the most infamous fouls in the history of the game. It would lead to poisonous bad blood between him and Maradona.
Analyzing The Smoking Habits of Soccer Players and Iconic Managers
While medical science has come to the consensus that tobacco and rigorous exercise don’t mix, there are still many icons of football who enjoy a crafty smoke. Here, we look to their smoking habits and what they may or may not signify.
Unpacking The Logic Behind Calling a Footballer ‘The New Thierry Henry’
When Kylian Mbappe faces Manchester City on Wednesday evening, he will bear the burden of comparison to a true great. This is inherently unfair on a young player, and also based on a deeply flawed rationale.
Our Darling, Our Diego: How Naples Fell in Love With Maradona
It is often taken as a truism that no man is bigger than the club, but Diego Maradona's stint at Napoli challenges this. During a glorious and at times chaotic seven years in Naples, Maradona brought a whole city under his spell.
World's Oldest Opera House Will Host Lifetime Tribute to...Diego Maradona?
The Teatro di San Carlo in Naples will put on a tribute for Argentinian legend Diego Maradona, who spent seven years with Napoli.
The Cult: Gabriel Batistuta
This week's addition to The Cult wrote his name in football history as a prolific goalscorer for both club and country. It was for this reason that Gabriel Batistuta became better known as "Batigol".
The Nativity: Where Diego Maradona Comes From
In this excerpt from Jonathan Wilson's "Angels With Dirty Faces," Diego Maradona becomes a national phenomenon.