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# El Diego

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Argentine fans demonstrate to demand 'justice' for Diego Maradona
Maradona died on 25 November 2020 in circumstances under investigation.
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Mar 11th 2021, 1:37 PM
Maradona autopsy shows icon suffered from liver, kidney and heart disorders
The autopsy was ordered as part of an investigation into his death, the toxicology report showed no presence of drugs or alcohol.
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Dec 23rd 2020, 4:48 PM
The legacy of Diego Maradona
Maradona embodied so much of his people and his country that he elevated football to beyond just a game and the World Cup to a level it will perhaps never again reach.
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Nov 25th 2020, 8:03 PM
Maradona undergoes successful brain surgery on blood clot
‘We managed to successfully remove the clot. Diego coped well with the surgery,’ his doctor said.
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Nov 4th 2020, 8:10 AM
Maradona 'weak, tired' but improving, says doctor
The Argentine great will be advised to spend three days in hospital and he will require out-patient care over a longer term.
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Nov 3rd 2020, 4:59 PM
Diego Maradona returns as coach of Argentine club two days after leaving
‘Achieving political unity in the club’ appears to be the reason behind the dramatic U-turn.
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Nov 22nd 2019, 8:07 AM
Diego Maradona steps down from Argentine club after just two months in charge
After three wins from eight matches in charge of Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata, El Diego has left.
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Nov 19th 2019, 6:46 PM
Maradona steps down as manager of Mexican side to focus on his health
Diego Maradona’s time with Dorados has come to an end, it was announced on Thursday.
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Jun 14th 2019, 9:07 AM
Maradona reassures fans after health scare
After being released from hospital, Diego Maradona has apologised for worrying his fans.
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Jan 5th 2019, 10:45 AM
Walkie-talkie-toting Maradona watches from stands as his Mexican club fall short of promotion dream
The Argentine great has been coaching Dorados de Sinaloa since September, but they were unable to cap their sharp upturn in form with a promotion.
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Dec 3rd 2018, 3:22 PM
Maradona presented as new chairman of Belarus side Dynamo Brest
The Argentina icon has agreed a three-year deal with the Belorussian club.
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Jul 17th 2018, 9:05 AM
Iniesta plays like he is wearing a suit - Maradona
Andres Iniesta’s performances at the World Cup have caught the eye of Diego Maradona, who also says Sergio Ramos is “not a star player.”
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Jun 30th 2018, 3:10 PM
Pen to paper! Diego Maradona has a new job in Belarus
He’s joining Dynamo Brest as chairman.
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May 16th 2018, 1:04 PM
'I want to return' - Maradona seeks another crack at Argentina job
The iconic star believes that he should be given another chance to manage the national team.
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Nov 15th 2017, 12:46 PM
Maradona had some advice for Harry Kane before Tottenham's win over Liverpool
The legendary Argentina playmaker was at Wembley to see Spurs’ 4-1 victory yesterday.
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Oct 23rd 2017, 8:12 PM
Pochettino recalls when room-mate Maradona shot journalists with an air rifle
“Diego shoots journalists in Buenos Aires!”
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Aug 20th 2017, 10:30 AM
Maradona wants the Argentina job so bad, he's offered to do it for free
‘I miss working with the players and fighting with the journalists.’
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Jul 20th 2016, 11:26 AM
'I have to fight the mafia' - Maradona vows to challenge Fifa
The Argentinian legend claims he has the backing of ‘a number of players’.
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Jul 31st 2015, 1:02 PM
Messi the best in the world, but my goals were more beautiful - Maradona
The Argentine legend says that while his compatriot is more prolific, he was a more stylish and spectacular finisher.
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May 15th 2015, 8:15 AM
VIDEO: Diego Maradona gets out of his car to slap a journalist
But we still love you, Diego!
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Aug 12th 2014, 11:20 AM
The surprising story behind this famous picture of Diego Maradona
The image of El Diez versus Belgium is one we all know. But does it actually show what we always thought?
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Jun 13th 2014, 6:33 PM
Diego Maradona is at Stamford Bridge to watch Chelsea-Atleti
Give him the ball and a yard of grass.
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Apr 30th 2014, 8:31 PM
Neymar gives Barca hope against dogged Atletico
It’s delicately balanced ahead of the second leg in the Spanish capital.
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Apr 1st 2014, 10:09 PM
Sign him up, Moyesie! Maradona shows up at Man United's Dubai training camp
The struggling Red Devils bumped into a legend of the game while away in the Middle East.
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Feb 17th 2014, 12:06 PM
To celebrate Diego Maradona’s birthday, here are 10 of his finest goals
The Argentine great is 53 years young today.
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Oct 30th 2013, 6:55 AM
VIDEO: Diego Maradona has still got it, baby
Check out the tekkers from El Diez in Dubai this week.
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Mar 16th 2013, 12:19 PM
Diego Maradona's dream job? Coaching Leo Messi at Barca
Mine is travelling food critic or the guy on the waltzers at Funderland.
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Mar 4th 2013, 2:03 PM
At least one half of Wozzilroy enjoyed themselves yesterday...
Caroline Wozniacki was greeted by one of the word’s greatest ever footballers at the WTA Dubai Tennis Championships.
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Feb 22nd 2013, 11:13 AM
Another baby Diego as Maradona becomes a dad for the 4th time
Baby Diego Fernando looks like the great one “from the nose upwards,” apparently.
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Feb 14th 2013, 3:45 PM
'I only played football' -- Diego Maradona denies Italian tax evasion claims
‘If I did things wrong, it was about other stuff. I want to return to Naples freely.’
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Feb 5th 2013, 5:58 PM
Diego Maradona wins tax battle in Italy, can now return to Naples
The Argentina legend had been banned from setting foot in Italy because of an alleged unpaid tax bill of €37.2m.
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Feb 1st 2013, 11:38 AM
Maradona wants to coach Iraq at the World Cup in Brazil
Never thought I’d type that sentence.
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Dec 21st 2012, 1:21 PM
Diego Maradona, 51, stunned by partner's pregnancy
The World Cup winner’s 34-year-old partner Veronica Ojeda is five months pregnant with the footballer’s fourth child.
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Oct 20th 2012, 5:23 PM
Recall: Maradona appointed sports ambassador in Dubai
The Argentinian is awarded the role little over a month after being sacked from Al Wasl.
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Sep 3rd 2012, 10:24 AM
Diego Maradona sacked by UAE side Al Wasl
The Argentina legend has been informed that his contract has been terminated one year before it was due to expire.
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Jul 10th 2012, 8:32 PM
Maradona's team defends scuffle with heckling fans
the Argentina legend stormed into the stands to confront fans who were taunting his girlfriend and the wives of players.
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Apr 2nd 2012, 3:42 PM
WATCH: Maradona kicks out at Al-Wasl fan
It’s okay though, because El Diego apologised. Some things will never change, eh?
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Sep 23rd 2011, 4:03 PM
Not my face: Maradona sues Chinese games company over use of image
Arguably the greatest football of all time is not happy with the apology of a Chinese gaming company for improper use of his image and has decided to take them to the courts.
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Jun 2nd 2011, 3:46 PM
Go east: Maradona takes job with United Arab Emirates club
Argentina legend is back on the sidelines for the first time since last summer’s World Cup… with Al Wasl.
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May 16th 2011, 12:16 PM