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              Diego Maradona

              Remembering the footballing legend whose skills and passion left an indelible mark on the sport from Argentina to the UAE

              Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez takes part in a training session at Liverpool training ground in Liverpool, northwest England, on September 6, 2022, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League Group A football match against Napoli. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby / AFP)
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              Liverpool train for Champions League opener and Napoli's 'new Maradona'

              FootballSeptember 07, 2022
              A mint condition Mickey Mantle baseball card was sold for a record $12.6 million during auction. AP

              Mickey Mantle baseball card sells for record $12.6 million

              Other SportAugust 29, 2022
              (FILES) In this file photo taken on June 26, 2015 Argentina's former football star Diego Armando Maradona waves to supporters as he leaves the funeral of his father "Don Diego", in Bella Vista, outskirts of Buenos Aires. - Eight medical personnel will stand trial for alleged criminal negligence in the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, according to a court ruling made public on June 22, 2022. (Photo by Eitan ABRAMOVICH / AFP)
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              Medical staff to face trial over Diego Maradona's death

              FootballJune 23, 2022
              View of an aircraft called “Tango D10S” painted with images depicting Argentine late football star Diego Armando Maradona holding the World Cup, during its presentation in Moron, Buenos Aires province, Argentina, on May 25, 2022. - Some of the 1986 FIFA World Cup champions will travel to the Qatar FIFA World Cup on November, 2022 in the Tango D10S to pay homage to Maradona. (Photo by Tomas CUESTA / AFP)
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              Diego Maradona flying museum unveiled in World Cup tribute

              FootballMay 26, 2022
              The shirt worn by Argentinian soccer player Diego Maradona in the 1986 World Cup quarter final against England is displayed ahead of it being auctioned by Sotheby's, in London, Britain, April 20, 2022. REUTERS / Toby Melville
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              Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt fetches record £7.1 million in auction

              FootballMay 04, 2022
              LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: Sotheby’s New Bond Street exhibition of Diego Maradona’s Historic 1986 World Cup Match-Worn Shirt opens to the public at Sotheby's on April 20, 2022 in London, England. The shirt was worn both during ‘The Hand of God’ and ‘Goal of the Century’ goals, as shown by Resolution Photomatching. The online auction opened this morning, with a first bid now placed on the lot for £4 million, bidding remains open until 4 May. (Photo by Tristan Fewings / Getty Images for Sotheby's)
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              Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt goes on display in London auction

              FootballApril 20, 2022
              Diego Maradona displayed a roller-coaster of emotions on the sidelines as he watched his Fujairah side draw their First Division match with Al Orouba 1-1. Christopher Pike / The National
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              Diego Maradona: Prosecutors ask for medical staff to face trial over death

              FootballApril 14, 2022
              Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar celebrates after scoring on a penalty during the French L1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and Olympique Lyonnais at The Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris on September 19, 2021. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
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              Maradona, Ronaldo, Neymar: world record football transfers

              FootballMarch 24, 2022
              (FILE) - Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates with the Premier League trophy after the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester City in Brighton, Britain, 12 May 2019 (re-issued on 15 December 2021). Argentinian striker Sergio 'Kun' Aguero announced his retirement during a press conference in Barcelona, Spain, on 15 December 2021. EPA/JAMES BOARDMAN EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. *** Local Caption *** 55203430
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              Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero's glittering career - in pictures

              FootballDecember 16, 2021
              Argentina's Boca Juniors players celebrate the trophy of Maradona Cup after they win over Spanish Barcelona at the Marsol Park Stadium, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. (AP Photo / Mohammed Almsaad)
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              Boca Juniors defeat Barcelona in Riyadh in match to honour Diego Maradona

              SportDecember 15, 2021
              Members of the UAE's triumphant 2007 Gulf Cup team who beat Oman 1-0 in the final.

              Italia 90, Gulf Cup success and hosting Messi, Ronaldo and Maradona in the UAE

              FootballDecember 04, 2021
              Mohamed El Naggar, pictured at the Argentina Football Academy in Al Qusais, remembers his special time with Diego Maradona during the Argentine’s spell in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

              Maradona a year on: friends and former players recall day Argentine great died

              FootballNovember 25, 2021
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