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Maradona’s heirs to sue over auction of stolen trophy

Maradona’s heirs to sue over auction of stolen trophy

The trophy rewarding the best player of the tournament had been missing for decades and recently resurfaced. It is set to be auctioned in Paris next month, the Aguttes auction house said. Maradona’s heirs say the trophy was stolen and claim the current owner cannot be entitled to sell it

15 May,2024 06:17 AM IST | Paris | AFP
Maradona’s children want to shift his body from cemetery to mausoleum

Maradona’s children want to shift his body from cemetery to mausoleum

They made the request to a court in San Isidro in a letter quoted on Thursday by local media in which they indicated that it comes from “all the heirs” of the football star, who died in 2020

04 May,2024 08:34 AM IST | Buenos Aires | AP
Late Maradona’s medical report aims to undercut homicide case against medics

Late Maradona’s medical report aims to undercut homicide case against medics

Maradona, famous for leading Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup and back to the final four years later, died from a heart attack in 2020

01 May,2024 06:13 AM IST | Buenos Aires | AP
Brazil pays tributes to Pelé one year after his death

Brazil pays tributes to Pelé one year after his death

A ceremony held at Rio de Janeiro's Christ the redeemer, one of the South American nation's most famous postcard locations, featured a projection of a Brazil shirt with Pelé's name and number 10 on the statue and a message from Pope Francis. Pelé was a devout Catholic throughout his life

30 December,2023 02:01 PM IST | Rio De Janeiro | AP
Yearender: From Sunil Chettri-led team setting new heights to Messi's record-bre

Yearender: From Sunil Chettri-led team setting new heights to Messi's record-bre

They lifted the Premier League, FA Cup and the UEFA Champions League trophy to complete the elusive treble and become the first English team to do so since their arch-rival Manchester United in 1999

20 December,2023 10:04 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
FIFA U-20 World Cup: Uruguay beat Italy 1-0 to become world champs

FIFA U-20 World Cup: Uruguay beat Italy 1-0 to become world champs

Luciano Rodríguez scored the winning goal in the 86th minute in a header from close range on Sunday, giving Uruguay a much deserved victory after an entire match of dominance against Italy.

13 June,2023 07:46 AM IST | Argentina | PTI
Pele-Maradona-Sobers gate to be inaugurated by Argentina's Emiliano Martinez

Pele-Maradona-Sobers gate to be inaugurated by Argentina's Emiliano Martinez

“Martinez will be felicitated and will also look around the infrastructure of our club and meet some selected members,” Mohun Bagan stated in a release after their executive committee meeting here

24 May,2023 08:05 AM IST | Kolkata | PTI
Napoli gearing up for 2nd chance to win Serie A title

Napoli gearing up for 2nd chance to win Serie A title

Napoli is attempting to win the Italian league for the first time since Diego Maradona led the team to its only two Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990. The team has an 18-point lead and could even clinch the title a day earlier if Lazio fails to beat Sassuolo

02 May,2023 07:51 PM IST | Naples | AP
Eight to face trial over Diego Maradona’s death

Eight to face trial over Diego Maradona’s death

Neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov and six others had appealed a 2022 decision to put them on trial for homicide with potential aggravating circumstances.

20 April,2023 08:05 AM IST | Buenos Aires | AFP
What it is like to live with Pele's name Nascimento in India

What it is like to live with Pele's name Nascimento in India

Having grown up with one of the most unique names in the country because of being named after Pele’s birth name, it has been an interesting mix of surprise, fascination and everything football. From being asked if I play football to being expected to know everything about the Brazilian great, it is one that is certainly worthy of a tribute

31 December,2022 09:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

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