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Soccer legend's heirs say his Golden Ball trophy was stolen, want to stop its auction
Diego Maradona’s heirs will launch a lawsuit to try and stop the auction of a trophy he was awarded after the 1986 World Cup won by Argentina, their lawyer said.
Soccer legend Diego Maradona's medical staff to face homicide trial
Eight medical staffers are accused of criminal negligence in the death of Diego Maradona.
Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' jersey sells for record amount
Diego Maradona's jersey from the 'Hand of God' game at the 1986 World Cup recently sold for a record $9 million at an auction.
Diego Maradona caretakers reportedly being charged with premeditated murder
Diego Maradona's death initially sparked a manslaughter probe, but was upgraded to murder after an investigation showed his care was "plagued by deficiencies and irregularities," officials said.
Police seize drug trafficker using Maradona portraits to smuggle 5.5 lbs of cocaine
Turkish police seized 2.5 kilograms of cocaine at Istanbul airport nested in portraits of world soccer great Diego Armando Maradona who had struggled with cocaine addiction for years before passing...
Diego Maradona's body 'must be conserved' for paternity tests, court rules
The body of late Argentinian soccer great Diego Maradona can't be cremated yet -- because his DNA may still be needed in multiple outstanding paternity lawsuits, a court has ruled. The...
Soccer legend's daughter calls his lawyer a 'chicken' in funeral feud
Diego Maradona’s eldest daughter Dalma branded his lawyer “chicken” after he claimed he was banned from the footie icon’s funeral and wake. In a leaked WhatsApp message, Matias Morla said...
Female soccer player threatened after protesting Maradona tribute
MADRID — A soccer player from a women’s lower-division team in Spain has received threats after protesting against Diego Maradona. Paula Dapena, who plays for club Viajes Interrías, sat on...
Who was Diego Maradona? Inside the soccer icon's life, death, and career
Diego Maradona died last week of a heart attack at the age of 60. The Argentinian soccer legend is one of the more intriguing sporting figures of our generation. Early...
Maradona's doc says he is 'scapegoat' for star's death
“They are trying to find a scapegoat,” Leopoldo Luque, 39, said during a televised news conference.
Officials raid home of Diego Maradona's doctor
Investigators converged on the home of the doctor, Leopoldo Luque, 33, around 8:40 a.m. Sunday and are expected to question him as they probe possible medical negligence in Maradona's death.
Funeral worker apologizes for selfie with Diego Maradona's body
Claudio Fernández, who was fired over the incident, said the decision to take the photo was impulsive and he regrets it.
Diego Maradona superfan named twins Mara and Dona after soccer legend
They're carrying the Maradona name into the next generation. Not as relatives of the soccer star, though. Argentinian twins Mara and Dona were given their first names as a tribute...
Diego Maradona's lawyer calls for probe into his death over slow ambulance
A lawyer for Diego Maradona is calling for an investigation into the Argentinian soccer legend's death, claiming it took too long for an ambulance to arrive. Matias Morla said it...
Funeral home employee fired for disturbing selfie with Diego Maradona's body
A funeral home worker was fired after taking a picture of himself next to the open coffin of the late Diego Maradona, according to Mirror Sport. Maradona, the Argentinian soccer...
Heartbreaking scenes as crushed nation mourns Maradona's death
BUENOS AIRES — Argentina's stunned soccer fans sought each other out Wednesday to mourn the death of Diego Maradona, gathering by the hundreds in spots linked to the life of...
Soccer legend Diego Maradona dead at 60
Diego Maradona, one of the greatest soccer players of all time, died Wednesday at the age of 60. The Argentinian legend, who led his country to a World Cup victory...
Soccer great undergoes brain surgery for blood clot
Argentinian soccer legend Diego Maradona has undergone successful brain surgery for a blood clot, according to his doctor. "We managed to successfully remove the clot. Diego coped well with the...
How cocaine, fame and the Mafia destroyed soccer's greatest star
Diego Maradona passed away on Wednesday at the age of 60. The Post's Hardeep Phull wrote this feature previewing HBO's 2019 documentary on the controversial Argentinian legend. One night in...
Maradona's bizarre World Cup continues with FIFA rebuke
Even FIFA is getting tired of Argentina legend Diego Maradona's antics. The soccer governing body hit back at its own ambassador Wednesday after he called England's Round of 16 win...