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HISTORICAL FACTS: Maradona - The Untold Story

Pelé’s third, Baggio’s miss and the ‘Hand of God’: Iconic World Cups in Mexico and the US

From Pelé’s third title to Maradona’s legendary double and Baggio’s agonising penalty miss, tournaments hosted in Mexico and the US have left us with some of the most memorable moments in World Cup history. Here’s a throwback to the 1970, 1986 and 1994 editions.

France 24

Socceroos face young Turk who's revered like Maradona

Two of the most highly-touted players in Europe will try to detonate the Socceroos' hopes at the start of the World Cup finals in Vancouver.

AAP

Pelé's 1966 World Cup jacket draws new fans after Bad Bunny wears it at concerts in Brazil

Bad Bunny has turned a Pelé World Cup jacket into a pop culture hit after using it in his concerts in São Paulo

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Lionel Messi's first ever interview with an English publication, 20 years on

In 2005 FourFourTwo visited the Nou Camp to interview Ronaldinho. We also met, for the first time, a then 18-year-old called Lionel Messi and conducted what is believed to be his first in-depth interview with an English-language publication

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'Suddenly, you feel things clam up when you enter the dressing room – that was tough' Kenny Dalglish recalls his transition from Liverpool captain to player-manager in the summer of 1985

Liverpool icon Dalglish is the subject of a stunning new documentary film from the director of 'Senna', 'Amy' and 'Maradona'

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Conte masterminds ‘most unexpected’ scudetto with single-minded Napoli

Few expected the team to challenge this season but the club held off Inter to spark Neapolitan fireworks that could put Mount Vesuvius to shame

The Guardian - UK

Where could the NFL hold an international Super Bowl? The pros and cons of potential hosts

It’s a question Roger Goodell gets when he’s in London: Would the NFL stage a Super Bowl internationally

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Lamine Yamal: The youngest player to score a goal in Euro finals

"Maradona, Messi and now Yamal," said Lothar Mattheus. The schoolboy genius is living his dream and the world shared a part of it when he ignited the spark in Munich

The Times of India

‘Frightening’ Spain have 100% record, 25 players firing – and Lamine Yamal

Luis de la Fuente is excited by his squad’s variety and says his 16-year-old forward was ‘touched by God’s wand’

The Guardian - UK

Football’s memory keeper: the man with more than 5,000 shirts

Marcelo Ordás’s obsession started after he fainted at a World Cup and now his Madrid museum is a monument to game’s history

The Guardian - UK

Champions League: Bellingham glides through Napoli with hint of Maradona

Roundup: Jude Bellingham’s brilliance produced two goals during eight first-half minutes to help Real Madrid to a 3-2 win at Napoli in Champions League Group C

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon diary: Sue Barker back at SW19 as Emma Raducanu opts for F1

Beatriz Haddad Maia was nearly smothered by tarpaulin, while Sue Barker was given a hero’s welcome

The Guardian - UK

Watch: Argentina's FIFA World Cup winner Emiliano Martinez inaugurates Mohun Bagan's Pele-Maradona-Sobers Gate

Emiliano Martinez, the celebrated goalkeeper who played a crucial role in Argentina's FIFA World Cup win in Qatar, inaugurated the Pele-Maradona-Sobers Gate at the iconic Mohun Bagan club. Football enthusiasts flocked to the venue, eager to catch a glimpse of Martinez, known for his remarkable saves.

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Italy’s ‘new Michelangelo’ bringing sculpture into 21st century

Jago has earned widespread praise for his modern twists on classical art

Asharq Al-Awsat

Osimhen Is Back for Napoli, Giroud a Doubt for Milan in CL

AC Milan can move one step closer to reviving its past European glory. Napoli can add another milestone to its extraordinary season. Figuring out which team will come out on top after the second leg of their all-Italian Champions League quarterfinal on Tuesday at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona may…

Evening Standard

Lionel Messi honoured with statue alongside Diego Maradona and Pele after Argentina’s World Cup win

Lionel Messi has been honoured with a statue at the South American Football Federation headquarters after leading Argentina to World Cup success.

Daily Mirror

Guillem Balague lifts lid on running a football club - with support from Lionel Messi

NON-LEAGUE DAY: We're more accustomed to seeing Guillem Balague on our TV screens - but the well-known pundit and journalist is also chairman of a football club battling it out in the lower leagues

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England fans given FA assurances ahead of Italy trip after Naples “guerrilla warfare”

England fans will travel to Naples for a Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy a matter of days after violence engulfed the city ahead of a Champions League fixture

Irish Mirror

Liam Brady sets record straight on reported rift with Jack Charlton

The ex-Juventus and Arsenal legend revealed Big Jack wrote to him after he quit the Ireland squad

Daily Mirror

Sir Alex Ferguson aimed brutal rant at Paul Ince - "You're not f***ing Maradona"

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince returns to Old Trafford in the FA Cup - and this time there will be no heckling from his ex-boss Sir Alex Ferguson

The Guardian - UK

Moral victories, caveats and Wolves’ long wait to add to their FA Cup haul

In today’s Football Daily: Wolves, Messi v Maradona and a view to a thrill

Football London

What Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly did with fans after Premier League win against Crystal Palace

Todd Boehly has endured an eventful time as Chelsea co-owner after completing a £4.25billion takeover at Stamford Bridge at the end of the last season

Football London

How much have Chelsea spent on transfers under Todd Boehly after Mykhailo Mudryk £88m deal?

Chelsea continue to be active in the transfer market since Todd Boehly and the Clearlake Capital consortium completed a £4.25billion takeover at Stamford Bridge towards the end of the last season

Football London

Can Mykhailo Mudryk play for Chelsea in the Champions League after completing £88m transfer?

Chelsea have completed their fifth signing in the January transfer window after sealing an £88million deal to bring Mykhailo Mudryk to Stamford Bridge from Shakhtar Donetsk

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