
Forty years after the Hand of God, the great Messi works a miracle.
Forty years after Maradona created that legendary moment, Messi chose that very same date to associate his greatness with June 22nd (North American time).

Forty years after Maradona created that legendary moment, Messi chose that very same date to associate his greatness with June 22nd (North American time).

Lionel Messi shared a series of photos commemorating 20 years of participating in the World Cup, from his first appearance in 2006 to the upcoming 2026 tournament, including a photo with Diego Maradona.

Azteca made history as the first stadium to host three World Cups, where Pele triumphed and Diego Maradona created legendary moments.

Pele and Maradona will be honored at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup at the Azteca Stadium, a venue that commemorates legendary moments in the careers of both players.

World football has witnessed many big stars whose careers were ruined by drug and substance abuse.

Before Pogba, many players and former stars had been banned from competing for extended periods due to involvement with banned substances in sports.

According to Reuters, the Italian Supreme Court has acquitted the late legendary Diego Maradona of tax evasion charges stemming from his time playing for Napoli.
Pele and Maradona made a surprise appearance on stage to honor Lionel Messi and the Argentine national team.

The rare occasion when fans got to see Pele compete against Diego Maradona was when the two legends met on a television show.

Lionel Messi had an outstanding 2022 World Cup, with statistics comparable to Diego Maradona's 36 years ago.

The image of Lionel Messi lifting the 2022 World Cup trophy is very similar to Diego Maradona's iconic celebration at the 1986 World Cup.

Former Argentinian football legend Javier Zanetti believes that Messi's current status is no less than that of the legendary Diego Maradona.

The image of Lionel Messi and Argentina reaching the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup bears a striking resemblance to the journey Diego Maradona took in the great 1986 World Cup.

Lionel Messi at the 2022 World Cup presented a very different image from what we usually see of this star, but it was also the most Argentinian, Maradona-esque version of him.

Lionel Messi believes that Diego Maradona, in heaven, would be very happy to witness his and Argentina's performance at the 2022 World Cup.

Lionel Messi has matched Diego Maradona's World Cup record, falling just short of winning the title.

The Argentinian team wants to win against Mexico as the match takes place exactly two years after the death of legendary Diego Maradona.

Renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz is the one who took the picture of Messi playing chess with Ronaldo in the latest advertisement for Louis Vuitton.

The investigation concluded that Diego Maradona's medical team acted irresponsibly in the days leading up to the legend's death.

Pele believes that the passing of Diego Maradona made him realize that people need to appreciate and love each other more in life.

Maradona fell and hit his head on the ground at his home a week before his death, but he was not taken to the hospital for examination.

Maradona's personal physician broke down in tears when speaking about the death of the legendary Maradona.

Eleven children from various relationships are involved in a legal dispute over Maradona's estate, worth approximately $100 million.

When he was just a young player for Argentinos Juniors, Maradona received perfect reviews from one of the greatest coaches in Argentina's history.

Commentator Quang Huy is one of the few Vietnamese people fortunate enough to witness Maradona's unconventional coaching style at the 2010 World Cup.

In Naples, millions mourned Maradona as if bidding farewell to a saint of the southern Italian city.

Tens of thousands of fans poured into the streets of Buenos Aires to bid farewell to the convoy carrying Maradona's coffin as it was taken to its final resting place.

According to director Asif Kapadia, Maradona was a kind man, with an attractive appearance, a sense of humor, and a capricious personality.

Maradona passed away after a heart attack, leaving behind a profound sense of loss for the entire football world on that somber day of November 25th.

Fidel Castro called Diego Maradona a friend he could never forget, while Maradona always cherished and learned noble qualities from the Cuban leader.