Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

HISTORICAL FACTS: Diego maradona | History Defined

Messi Retired the No. 10 Shirt From His Body — Can Argentina Retire It From the Game?

Messi's Argentina exit reopens a 25-year fight over the No. 10 jersey Maradona made iconic, and the FIFA rule that may block a tribute again.

Latin Times

Why FIFA Won’t Allow Argentina to Retire Lionel Messi’s No. 10 Shirt

The iconic Albiceleste No. 10 is vacant following Messi’s decision to quit international soccer.

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi’s Argentina teammates pay tribute after international retirement: ‘The greatest of all time’

Messi brought the curtain down on his international career after 207 appearances for Argentina

The Independent UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Lionel Messi’s 10 Most Iconic Moments With Argentina—Ranked

Lionel Messi has dropped the curtain on his career with Argentina, leaving behind a collection of everlasting memories.

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi retirement: How Argentina’s most painful era became his greatest legacy

Lionel Messi has retired from international football after a 21-year journey with Argentina. He leaves as the nation's record appearance-maker and leading scorer. Messi's career saw early disappointments before major triumphs like the Copa America and World Cup. He adapted his game to remain influential for Argentina at an older…

The Economic Times

Infamous Maradona ‘Hand of God’ ball sells for €2.9m - well below estimate

The Adidas Azteca ball, used for both of Maradona’s goals against England in the 1986 World Cup, fell well short of its €8.6 million presale estimate.

Euronews

Cole Palmer Gives Xabi Alonso the Best and Worst Moments of Chelsea Debut

After a summer spent getting bored while watching the World Cup from the sidelines, Palmer stole the spotlight in his first Premier League appearance of the season.

Sports Illustrated

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Maradona's 'hand of god' football sells for one-third of estimate at US auction

The football with which Diego Maradona scored his ‘Hand of God’ goal against England at the 1986 World Cup has sold at auction for 3.35million…

The National (Scotland)

Where Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ Ball Ranks in Most Expensive Sports Memorabilia Ever

The Argentine great is also responsible for the most expensive piece of soccer memorabilia ever sold.

Sports Illustrated

Ball used by Maradona to score famous ‘Hand of God’ goal auctioned for £2.5m

IN FULL

The Independent UK

Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball sells for £2.5m

Maradona scored a controversial goal against England in the 1986 World Cup

The Independent UK

“He was the cleverest player ever - he could be a soldier and he could be a general. He had no ego” Kevin Keegan on the best he ever played with and against

Kevin Keegan had a spectacular list of teammates and opponents, but three names really stood out to him

FourFourTwo

The Greatest Soccer Players of All Time Ranked by Height

From 5'1" butterfly fillets to 6'11" behemoths, the world of soccer has seen a wide range of different physical statures impress.

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi has ‘quite a few doubts’ about football future after death of his father

Lionel Messi said on Wednesday that he is having doubts about continuing his career following the death of his father last week

The Guardian - UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Economic Times

Fed says too little, RBI is too predictable. Both may have a problem

The US Fed and RBI face opposite communication risks: Kevin Warsh’s reduced guidance leaves markets uncertain about how the Fed will react, while RBI’s predictable rate decisions risk convincing investors that hikes are unlikely, potentially making future policy changes more disruptive.

Bangkok Post

Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball on auction block

NEW YORK - The ball that Diego Maradona used to score his infamous “Hand of God” goal during Argentina’s win over England in the 1986 World Cup is expected to sell for $10 million at a US auction this month.

inkl

The Soccer Legends: Why the Greatest Names in Football Still Matter Before 2026

Every four years, the World Cup resets the clock on football's collective memory. New faces emerge, new records get chased, and yet the conversation always circles back to the same handful of names that defined what greatness looks like. As anticipation builds for the 2026 tournament, spread across the United…

The Guardian - UK

On the spot: 50 of the most famous – and infamous – Panenka penalties of all time

The 50th anniversary is the perfect time to remember 50 of the most famous – and infamous – attempts at the Czech’s chip

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - UK

New faces, gulfs in class and flawed drama: how 48 teams changed the World Cup

The first 48-team World Cup had its positives and negatives – do we need to brace for a 64-team future?

The Guardian - UK

World Cup, Ballon d’Or, Champions League, Euros … has Rodri completed football?

Plus: the most World Cup assists, Ballon d’Or winners with fewest caps and what happens to World Cup balls?

Bangkok Post

Messi denied dream farewell as abject Argentina lose World Cup final

EAST RUTHERFORD (UNITED STATES) - Lionel Messi could have ended all debate over who is the greatest player of all time by winning another World Cup with Argentina on Sunday, but he was left in tears following Spain's 1-0 win.

The Economic Times

How many times has Argentina reached the FIFA World Cup final? Complete history of the South American nation's journey

Argentina's FIFA World Cup Final: Argentina has reached seven FIFA World Cup finals, securing three championship titles. They won their first title in 1978 and their third in 2022. The team also finished as runners-up in three previous tournaments. Argentina's first final appearance was in the inaugural 1930 competition. They…

The Economic Times

Lionel Messi: Twenty years of genius, heartbreak, redemption and a legacy that will outlive football

From a frail boy in Rosario fighting a growth disorder to the man who conquered football's greatest stage, Lionel Messi's story is one of genius, heartbreak, redemption and immortality. As Argentina prepares for another World Cup final, the greatest player of his generation stands one match away from adding another…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 all records so far: Top scorers, goals, assists, clean sheets and historic milestones

FIFA World Cup 2026 records so far: The 2026 FIFA World Cup has seen numerous records shattered across its expanded format. Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer and assist provider in men's World Cup history. Spain's Unai Simon set a new record for consecutive clean sheet minutes in goal.…

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi’s Record for Argentina in World Cup Finals

Lionel Messi has carried Argentina to the 2026 World Cup final with 12 goal involvements.

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

UEFA Champions League

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.