Riyadh hosts the Maradona Cup - in pictures


  • Boca Juniors captain Marcelo Weigandt is awarded the Maradona Cup trophy following a friendly football match between Barcelona and Boca Juniors as part of the Maradona Cup at the Mrsool Park Stadium in the Saudi capital Riyadh. AFP
    Boca Juniors captain Marcelo Weigandt is awarded the Maradona Cup trophy following a friendly football match between Barcelona and Boca Juniors as part of the Maradona Cup at the Mrsool Park Stadium in the Saudi capital Riyadh. AFP
  • Boca Juniors players celebrate the trophy of Maradona Cup after their win over Barcelona at the Marsol Park Stadium, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. AP Photo
    Boca Juniors players celebrate the trophy of Maradona Cup after their win over Barcelona at the Marsol Park Stadium, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. AP Photo
  • Family members of Diego Maradona following the match between Boca Juniors and Barcelona at the Maradona Cup at the Marsol Park Stadium, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. AP Photo
    Family members of Diego Maradona following the match between Boca Juniors and Barcelona at the Maradona Cup at the Marsol Park Stadium, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. AP Photo
  • The Maradona Cup is displayed during the match between Barcelona and Boca Juniors at the Mrsool Park Stadium in the Saudi capital Riyadh. AFP
    The Maradona Cup is displayed during the match between Barcelona and Boca Juniors at the Mrsool Park Stadium in the Saudi capital Riyadh. AFP
  • Boca Juniors player Zeballos Oscar celebrates after scoring against Barcelona during the Maradona Cup at the Marsol Park Stadium, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. AP Photo
    Boca Juniors player Zeballos Oscar celebrates after scoring against Barcelona during the Maradona Cup at the Marsol Park Stadium, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. AP Photo
  • Boca Juniors players Cristian Pavon scores past Barcelona goalkeeper Neto during the penalty shootout at the Maradona Cup at the Mrsool Park Stadium in the Saudi capital Riyadh. AFP
    Boca Juniors players Cristian Pavon scores past Barcelona goalkeeper Neto during the penalty shootout at the Maradona Cup at the Mrsool Park Stadium in the Saudi capital Riyadh. AFP
  • Fans at the Marsool Park Stadium in Riyadh before kick-off at the Maradona Cup. EPA
    Fans at the Marsool Park Stadium in Riyadh before kick-off at the Maradona Cup. EPA
  • Fans at the Marsool Park Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia before kick-off at the Maradona Cup. EPA
    Fans at the Marsool Park Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia before kick-off at the Maradona Cup. EPA
  • Fans at the Marsool Park Stadium in Riyadh before kick-off of the Maradona Cup match between Boca Juniors and Barcelona in tribute to Diego Maradona who passed away in November 2020. EPA
    Fans at the Marsool Park Stadium in Riyadh before kick-off of the Maradona Cup match between Boca Juniors and Barcelona in tribute to Diego Maradona who passed away in November 2020. EPA
  • Boca Juniors player Villa Sebastian, left, fights for the ball with Barcelona's Alejandro Balde. AP Photo
    Boca Juniors player Villa Sebastian, left, fights for the ball with Barcelona's Alejandro Balde. AP Photo
  • Barcelona fans attend a friendly football match between Barcelona and Boca Juniors part of the Maradona Cup at the Mrsool Park Stadium. AFP
    Barcelona fans attend a friendly football match between Barcelona and Boca Juniors part of the Maradona Cup at the Mrsool Park Stadium. AFP
  • Boca Juniors player Luis Vazquez and Barcelona's Brazilian defender Dani Alves vie for the ball. AFP
    Boca Juniors player Luis Vazquez and Barcelona's Brazilian defender Dani Alves vie for the ball. AFP
  • Barcelona coach Xavi instructs his players during the Maradona Cup at the Mrsool Park Stadium in the Saudi capital Riyadh. AFP
    Barcelona coach Xavi instructs his players during the Maradona Cup at the Mrsool Park Stadium in the Saudi capital Riyadh. AFP
  • Boca Juniors players celebrate a goal during the Maradona Cup at the Mrsool Park Stadium in the Saudi capital Riyadh. AFP
    Boca Juniors players celebrate a goal during the Maradona Cup at the Mrsool Park Stadium in the Saudi capital Riyadh. AFP
  • Boca Juniors player Sebastian Villa vies for the ball with Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde. AFP
    Boca Juniors player Sebastian Villa vies for the ball with Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde. AFP
  • Fans cheer ahead of a friendly football match between Barcelona and Boca Juniors as part of the Maradona Cup at the Mrsool Park Stadium in the Saudi capital Riyadh. AFP
    Fans cheer ahead of a friendly football match between Barcelona and Boca Juniors as part of the Maradona Cup at the Mrsool Park Stadium in the Saudi capital Riyadh. AFP
  • Turki al-Sheikh, Chairman of Saudi's General Authority for Entertainment (C) attends the Maradona Cup at the Mrsool Park Stadium in the Saudi capital Riyadh. AFP
    Turki al-Sheikh, Chairman of Saudi's General Authority for Entertainment (C) attends the Maradona Cup at the Mrsool Park Stadium in the Saudi capital Riyadh. AFP
  • General view of the Marsool Park Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia before kick-off of the Maradona Cup. EPA
    General view of the Marsool Park Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia before kick-off of the Maradona Cup. EPA