Diego Maradona

Midfielder · #0 · Brazil · 37 yrs

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Diego Maradona

Midfielder · #0

Legal name: Diego Maradona Petriaggi
Age: 37
Nationality: Brazil
Height: —
Weight: —
Preferred foot: —
Injured: No
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Comparing Lionel Messi’s 2026 World Cup stats with Diego Maradona’s legendary 1986 campaign

planetfootball.com · last week

It's insane that we're even comparing them. And yet... The post Comparing Lionel Messi’s 2026 World Cup stats with Diego Maradona’s legendary 1986 campaign appeared first on Planet Football.

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For Argentina, a World Cup Semifinal Against England Isn’t Just Soccer

nytimes.com · 2 weeks ago

Wednesday’s contest for a spot in the final carries the weight of a 1986 contentious clash, a war over the Falklands and a national mythology built around Diego Maradona.

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The top 10 World Cup assist makers of all-time: Messi 1st, Beckham & more…

planetfootball.com · 2 weeks ago

Messi is out on his own. The post The top 10 World Cup assist makers of all-time: Messi 1st, Beckham & more… appeared first on Planet Football.

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Diego Maradona's controversial death at 60, wild love life and £75m estate he left behind

mirror.co.uk · 2 weeks ago

Diego Maradona's wild life off the pitch was almost as extraordinary as his brilliance on it

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England stars of 1986 still cannot 'forgive and forget' infamous Hand of God goal

mirror.co.uk · 2 weeks ago

Diego Maradona quipped the goal was “a little with the head of Maradona, a little with the hand of God” and then scored one of his greatest goals as Argentina won 2-1 in the Azteca.

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England vs Argentina greatest World Cup moments as semi-final looms

standard.co.uk · 2 weeks ago

From Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ to David Beckham’s penalty redemption - this fixture has seen it all

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England vs Argentina World Cup 2026 semi-final preview: Prediction, team news & line-ups

sports.yahoo.com · 2 weeks ago

England and Argentina are set to write another chapter in their storied rivalry at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, four decades after Diego Maradona’s iconic performance in Mexico.Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz...

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Diego Maradona's son hits back at Argentina boss after comments on England World Cup clash

mirror.co.uk · 2 weeks ago

England and Argentina will meet in a competitive match for the first time in 24 years as they prepare to renew their rivalry in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final in Atlanta

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Quiz: How well do you remember the England v Argentina footballing rivalry over the years?

mirror.co.uk · 2 weeks ago

Hand of God, greatest ever Diego Maradona goal, red cards, penalties, insults - test your knowledge of one of the most notorious World Cup rivalries over the years.

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'I spoke to Diego Maradona about his 'Hand of God' goal - he smiled and refused to apologise'

mirror.co.uk · 2 weeks ago

EXCLUSIVE: When the Mirror's Andy Lines met Diego Maradona he smiled and told him: “You have to use any advantage you can on the football field" referring to the iconic 1986 World Cup 'Hand of God' goal

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England legend says Three Lions can beat Argentina and lay the 'Hand of God' to rest

mirror.co.uk · 2 weeks ago

EXCLUSIVE: Peter Reid, 70, famously tried to chase down Diego Maradona before he scored the second goal at the Azteca in Mexico in the 1986 World Cup quarter final. England meet their old foes at the World Cup in Wednesday's semi-final

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Why England’s equalizer against Norway should not have counted

sbnation.com · 3 weeks ago

England’s run at the 1986 World Cup came to a dramatic end due to the “Hand of God” goal scored by Diego Maradona. Could their run at the 2026 World Cup continue due to the “Cable of God?” Norway took a 1-0 lead late in the first half during Saturday’s Quarterfinal match between the two […]

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'Just a football game': England and Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi-final

france24.com · 3 weeks ago

England and Argentina set up a blockbuster World Cup semi-final showdown on Saturday after battling past Norway and Switzerland to book their passage to the last four, 40 years after Diego Maradona's infamous handball at the Azteca Stadium. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has sought take the political heat out of the meeting, insisting the upcoming clash is "just a football game".

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England must beware Mexico’s dangerman – but this wildcard could light up the Azteca

independent.co.uk · 3 weeks ago

England will return to the Estadio Azteca for the first time since being on the end of Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ - but could be dealt more World Cup heartbreak

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Harry Kane ready to banish England's 40-year-old Azteca ghosts after Diego Maradona meeting

mirror.co.uk · 4 weeks ago

Harry Kane has been England's main man at the 2026 World Cup so far and the Bayern Munich frontman is ready to lead the Three Lions to even more history at the Azteca Stadium

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England must beware Mexico’s dangerman – but this wildcard could light up the Azteca

independent.co.uk · 4 weeks ago

England will return to the Estadio Azteca for the first time since being on the end of Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ - but could be dealt more World Cup heartbreak

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England must beware Mexico’s dangerman – but this wildcard could light up the Azteca

sports.yahoo.com · 4 weeks ago

England will return to the Estadio Azteca for the first time since being on the end of Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ - but could be dealt more World Cup heartbreak

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England must beware Mexico’s dangerman – but this wildcard could light up the Azteca

independent.co.uk · 4 weeks ago

England will return to the Estadio Azteca for the first time since being on the end of Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ - but could be dealt more World Cup heartbreak

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My Mexico 1986 memories of Maradona, the Azteca and a commentary faux pas | David Pleat

theguardian.com · 4 weeks ago

Working at the 1986 World Cup match was unforgettable thanks to the most controversial goal in history and then the best I have seen liveWhen I took my first television work with ITV at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, I never imagined I would attend a game that would be an iconic “I was there” day. England against Argentina at the Azteca Stadium in front of 114,000 people featured, thanks to Diego Maradona, first the most controversial goal in World Cup history, then the best I have seen live.The match was unforgettable and even the buildup sticks in the memory. The traffic in Mexico City was bumper to bumper, it took ages to travel short distances and if you were unlucky you would meet one of the corrupt local policemen who would challenge the driver and expect small recompense. Continue reading...

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Tuchel predicts England will receive Azteca ‘karma’ after Maradona ‘hand of God’ goal

soccernews.com · 4 weeks ago

On Sunday, England will return to the site of Diego Maradona's 'hand of God' goal, which helped knock them out of the 1986 World Cup. The post Tuchel predicts England will receive Azteca ‘karma’ after Maradona ‘hand of God’ goal appeared first on SoccerNews.

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Player headlines

Comparing Lionel Messi’s 2026 World Cup stats with Diego Maradona’s legendary 1986 campaign

For Argentina, a World Cup Semifinal Against England Isn’t Just Soccer

The top 10 World Cup assist makers of all-time: Messi 1st, Beckham & more…

Diego Maradona's controversial death at 60, wild love life and £75m estate he left behind

England stars of 1986 still cannot 'forgive and forget' infamous Hand of God goal

England vs Argentina greatest World Cup moments as semi-final looms

England vs Argentina World Cup 2026 semi-final preview: Prediction, team news & line-ups

Diego Maradona's son hits back at Argentina boss after comments on England World Cup clash

Quiz: How well do you remember the England v Argentina footballing rivalry over the years?

'I spoke to Diego Maradona about his 'Hand of God' goal - he smiled and refused to apologise'

England legend says Three Lions can beat Argentina and lay the 'Hand of God' to rest

Why England’s equalizer against Norway should not have counted

'Just a football game': England and Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi-final

England must beware Mexico’s dangerman – but this wildcard could light up the Azteca

Harry Kane ready to banish England's 40-year-old Azteca ghosts after Diego Maradona meeting

England must beware Mexico’s dangerman – but this wildcard could light up the Azteca

England must beware Mexico’s dangerman – but this wildcard could light up the Azteca

England must beware Mexico’s dangerman – but this wildcard could light up the Azteca

My Mexico 1986 memories of Maradona, the Azteca and a commentary faux pas | David Pleat

Tuchel predicts England will receive Azteca ‘karma’ after Maradona ‘hand of God’ goal

Player headlines

Comparing Lionel Messi’s 2026 World Cup stats with Diego Maradona’s legendary 1986 campaign

For Argentina, a World Cup Semifinal Against England Isn’t Just Soccer

The top 10 World Cup assist makers of all-time: Messi 1st, Beckham & more…

Diego Maradona's controversial death at 60, wild love life and £75m estate he left behind

England stars of 1986 still cannot 'forgive and forget' infamous Hand of God goal

England vs Argentina greatest World Cup moments as semi-final looms

England vs Argentina World Cup 2026 semi-final preview: Prediction, team news & line-ups

Diego Maradona's son hits back at Argentina boss after comments on England World Cup clash

Quiz: How well do you remember the England v Argentina footballing rivalry over the years?

'I spoke to Diego Maradona about his 'Hand of God' goal - he smiled and refused to apologise'

England legend says Three Lions can beat Argentina and lay the 'Hand of God' to rest

Why England’s equalizer against Norway should not have counted

'Just a football game': England and Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi-final

England must beware Mexico’s dangerman – but this wildcard could light up the Azteca

Harry Kane ready to banish England's 40-year-old Azteca ghosts after Diego Maradona meeting

England must beware Mexico’s dangerman – but this wildcard could light up the Azteca

England must beware Mexico’s dangerman – but this wildcard could light up the Azteca

England must beware Mexico’s dangerman – but this wildcard could light up the Azteca

My Mexico 1986 memories of Maradona, the Azteca and a commentary faux pas | David Pleat

Tuchel predicts England will receive Azteca ‘karma’ after Maradona ‘hand of God’ goal