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10 iconic moments that shaped World Cup history

The 2026 World Cup kicks off next week in Mexico City, where joint hosts Mexico play South Africa.

Euronews

The 10 Best World Cups of All Time—Ranked

Sporting spectacles don’t come any better than the World Cup—especially these iconic editions that rose above the rest.

Sports Illustrated

Champions League review: Arsenal erupt, PSV stun Liverpool and Benfica revive

Statement wins for Arsenal, PSV and Benfica set the tone as Estevão steals the spotlight and managers face rising pressure across Europe

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Lionel Messi Picks His Soccer GOAT Who ‘Transcended Everything’

Messi also named athletes across basketball and tennis that he highly admires.

Sports Illustrated

Maradona trial judge withdraws amid TV documentary controversy

Julieta Makintach was accused of behaving "like an actress, not a judge" for taking part in a documentary about the trial of Argentinian football legend's medical team.

Euronews

The pope who loved football: How Francis brought the beautiful game to the Vatican

Pope Francis had a lifelong passion for football, from supporting San Lorenzo and organising peace-promoting matches to inviting legends like Messi and Maradona to the Vatican.

Euronews

Pope Francis: A life in pictures

Some of the defining images of the life of Pope Francis, the first Latin American and first Jesuit to serve as the Roman Catholic Church’s pontiff.

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‘You couldn’t trust anyone’: documenting Argentina’s military dictatorship – photo essay

Lorenzo Tondo speaks to the photographer José Luis Ledesma about his work documenting the Dirty War, the brutality of Videla’s regime and Maradona’s life in Italy

The Guardian - UK

Trial Of Maradona's Medics To Start Four Years After Star's Death

Four years after the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, seven healthcare professionals will go on trial next week accused of negligence during his final days.

International Business Times

‘I’m often compared to my father, but he was unique – nothing compares to him. Beethoven’s son didn’t play like his dad. They were two different people’: Diego Maradona's son reveals what it's like growing up with famous surname

The son of Diego Maradona highlights how it was for him growing up in the 1990s

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‘I had it in my contract when I joined Barcelona from Spurs that I’d wear the No.8 shirt – Bernd Schuster said no, so I took Diego Maradona’s No.10 instead’: Scotland hero recalls replacing Argentinian legend at Barca in 1984

Steve Archibald had the unenviable task of replacing Diego Maradona at Barcelona when arriving from Tottenham

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Five Notable Soccer Players That Have Been Suspended for Doping Scandals

In the wake of Mykhailo Mudryk's recent doping test, we look back at some of the biggest names embroiled in doping scandals.

Sports Illustrated

Bizarre ink: which footballers have got tattoos of other footballers?

Plus: late comebacks to win from 2-0 down, players booked before first appearances and more

The Guardian - UK

Players known by their first name

A look at some famous footballers in the men's game known by just their first name...

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Watch: Wild celebrations in Italy as Napoli win first Serie A title since 1990

Napoli draw 1-1 with Udinese to win first Serie A title in 33 years

The Independent UK

Napoli’s fans light up the sky as they celebrate Serie A title win

Luciano Spalletti’s side won the title with a 1-1 draw at Udinese to spark incredible scenes in Naples.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Take Two! Naples Gears up Again for Huge Title Party

Napoli will open up the Diego Armando Maradona stadium on Thursday night for a live screening of their away game with Udinese when they hope to clinch the league title, local authorities said on Tuesday. Napoli also expect as many as 10,000 fans to make the long trek to northeast…

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Napoli are on the cusp of their third Serie A title – and the celebrations will be like nothing you have ever seen

Napoli's brilliant season could see them secure the Scudetto this weekend, but fans have already begun their celebrations

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Naples Paints the Town Blue for First Scudetto Since Maradona Era

The face of a young Diego Armando Maradona gazes down from a mural in Naples' Miracles Square, watching the city gear up for a celebration it hasn't enjoyed since the Argentine soccer star was at his peak more than 30 years ago. Miracles for Neapolitans, who grew up in a…

Daily Mirror

England fans in positive spirits drinking with locals in Naples ahead of Italy clash

England fans have been spotted in Naples ahead of the Three Lions' opening game of their Euro 2024 qualifying group against Italy amid concerns about supporter safety

Daily Mirror

Napoli fans give England a glimpse of party plans with Diego Maradona alongside the Queen

Naples will play host to England's clash with Italy but the city's fans are more focused on the potential Serie A triumph with Napoli sitting pretty at the top of the league

The Times of India

The legacy is complete: Lionel Messi steps out of Maradona's shadow once and for all

1978 - Daniel Passarella, 1986 - Diego Maradona, 2022 - Lionel Messi. The legacy is complete.

Radio France Internationale

Messi? Mbappé? Or can Griezmann tip balance in France Argentina World Cup final?

Three and a half weeks on from the defeat to Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium, Argentina's players will stride onto the pitch at the same venue for the 2022 World Cup final against France. Much weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth followed the loss to Hervé Renard's side…

Manchester Evening News

Ex Man United player makes Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo admission ahead of World Cup final

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has had his say on Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Argentina vs France

ABC News

FIFA World Cup final: What time is the game and how to watch Argentina vs France

France and Argentina meet in the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar at the Lusail Stadium on Monday morning AEDT. Here's everything you need to know.

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