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Iliman Ndiaye's 'unbelievable' solo goal has coaches comparing him to Diego Maradona... why Everton's new £15m man could be one of the signings of the summer, writes LEWIS STEELE
04/07/24 22:35
LEWIS STEELE: Iliman Ndiaye's most spellbinding moment - and there are many - came at a kick-about with zero fans… but don't worry, there is footage. It is somewhat grainy, but it offers a glimpse into why one former manager compares his dribbling ability to Diego Maradona. For Everton fans, there are plenty of reasons to get excited over the Senegal star, which we will come on to, but don't get too carried away with the nod to the great Maradona… or the fact the video is captioned 'best player in the world'. ...read
Denmark's past and present unite to seek revenge against England, as the 'injustice' of their Euro 2020 exit continues to cause pain three years on
19/06/24 22:38CRAIG HOPE IN FRANKFURT: In England, we have the 'Hand of God', the lingering pain of Diego Maradona and Mexico '86. In Denmark, they have 'Sterling's dive'.
Goading England fans say they are supporting Germany over Scotland tonight ahead of Euro 2024 opener
14/06/24 12:04England fans on social media have claimed they want Germany to win as Scotland fans regularly support 'anyone but England'.
Maradona's heirs launch fight to block auction of Golden Ball trophy that they say was STOLEN
14/05/24 09:06The Golden Ball trophy is expected to 'make millions' at auction next month but daughters Dalma and Gianinna claim it was stolen by by the Mafia in 1989 and want the sale halted
Footballers' daughters who have dated sports stars: Maria Guardiola's fling with Dele Alli, Hollie Shearer's life in Paris with a rugby star and Sergio Aguero angering Diego Maradona
05/05/24 08:15Here, Mail Sport takes a look at some of the most memorable instances of footballer's daughters who have dated sports stars.
Joey Barton bafflingly claims 'genetically modified' Lionel Messi should have ASTERISK next to his titanic achievements due to the treatment the World Cup winner received as child for rare growth hormone deficiency
03/05/24 22:25Joey Barton has launched his latest tirade in the direction of Lionel Messi , by claiming that there should be an asterisk to his name due to the medical treatment he received as a child.
Football legend Diego Maradona's death 'is linked to cocaine': Medical report claims World Cup star's heart attack during Covid may have been brought on by 'toxic substance'
01/05/24 00:10The World Cup winning star died aged 60 at his home in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on November 25, 2020 after suffering a fatal heart attack in the aftermath of major brain surgery.
Jamal Musiala names two former Brazil stars alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the top five players he has seen
26/04/24 16:08Musiala chose Cristiano Ronaldo in second place, with a Barcelona legend in third place and a former Real Madrid star in fourth. A striker who represented both Barcelona and Real rounds off the top five.
Not since Diego Maradona have Argentina had a pantomime villain to match wind-up merchant Emiliano Martinez... but his £16m move to Aston Villa is one of Arsenal's daftest decisions this century
19/04/24 15:25TOM COLLOMOSSE: The Aston Villa goalkeeper is the biggest wind-up merchant in world football and is disliked in France in much the same way Maradona was in England.
'Even Maradona couldn't swerve her like I did!' Mick Fitzgerald reveals how his infamous 'better than sex' comment to Des Lynam after 1996 Grand National win got him into serious hot water with his fiancée
10/04/24 10:51The Irish jockey rode Rough Quest to victory at Aintree but then spent the celebrations avoiding wife-to-be Jane after his comments to Des Lynam live on the BBC.
Cristiano Ronaldo look away now! Thierry Henry pipped by a team-mate! And where does Lionel Messi rank among the greats? OLIVER HOLT's definitive 100 greatest footballers - so who comes out on top and do you agree?
26/03/24 12:00OLIVER HOLT: Any list - your list as well as my list - can become dominated by those who are not on it. But really, it should be about the players who are on it. This list is meant as a celebration.
Cristiano Ronaldo's bust made headlines for the wrong reasons while Lionel Messi's wasn't much better... but which footballer has the WORST statue after fans blasted £7,200 tribute to Harry Kane?
21/03/24 21:00Waltham Forest Council agreed plans to erect a statue of Walthamstow-born England captain Harry Kane back in 2019, but five years later they may wish they hadn't bothered.
The 10 most magical matches I've seen at Old Trafford: CHRIS WHEELER relives Manchester United's past glories after thrilling 4-3 win over Liverpool… but do you agree with his selections?
18/03/24 22:15CHRIS WHEELER: Trailing late in normal time and again in extra-time, United staged another famous comeback to knock out their bitter rivals 4-3 with a 121st-minute goal from Amad Diallo.
Pope Francis reveals how he was so 'dazzled' by a girl when he was a young man that he struggled to pray - and nearly gave up plans to be a priest
16/03/24 16:07His desire for the young woman could have deprived the Roman Catholic Church of its first leader from the Americas. He makes the claim in his upcoming autobiography.
Mohammed Kudus scores WONDERGOAL in West Ham's 5-0 win over Freiburg as Ghanaian forward dribbles from well inside his own half before beating the goalkeeper
14/03/24 19:32Mohammed Kudus has scored an exceptional solo goal after a long mazy run to move West Ham 4-0 up in the second leg of their Europa League round of 16 tie against Freiburg.
Barcelona manager Xavi pointed out key issue with Diego Maradona's statue in Napoli... as two of the icon's former teams prepare to face off in the Champions League
21/02/24 12:47The two sides are set to go head-to-head in the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday evening, the first time they will face off since February 2022, when the Spanish outfit ran out 5-3 winners.
The 'Swedish Messi' who sunk Man United, a silky Spanish midfielder wanted by Arsenal and ANOTHER English winger at Dortmund... The players to watch as the Champions League returns
13/02/24 16:54The Champions League is finally back! Everyone's favourite club competition has reached the knockout rounds and the last-16 ties get underway this week. Here, we pick out a few players to keep an eye on.
Mexico City will host the opening game of the 2026 World Cup beating the United States and Canada to land the curtain raiser at Estadio Azteca on June 11
04/02/24 20:12More details about the 2026 World Cup, due to be held across the US, Canada and Mexico, were revealed on Sunday, with Mexico given the privilege of hosting the curtain raiser.
Liverpool announce the one thing Jurgen Klopp said he would QUIT over just days after shock announcement that he will leave at the end of the season... but he seems on board with it now!
31/01/24 13:03The German's shock departure was announced by the manager to the world on Friday, but the 56-year-old shared that he had told the Liverpool hierarchy months earlier in November.
Ivan Toney's already in the perfect place to live his dreams amid interest from Arsenal and Chelsea... sit tight, be the main man, keep the Bees up and earn a spot at the Euros
21/01/24 22:31TOM COLLOMOSSE: Forget challenging for the Premier League title this season or playing in the Champions League. If Ivan Toney wants to hit those targets, he should start by helping Brentford stay up.
JOE BERNSTEIN: Dominic Solanke is the quiet assassin who has put his Chelsea and Liverpool struggles behind him to lead the charge for English hitmen
20/01/24 22:30JOE BERNSTEIN: When Dominic Solanke first walked into the Liverpool dressing room in 2017, it was a month after he had inspired England to win the Under-20s World Cup.
Eric Cantona led Man United to the Double after his kung-fu kick suspension but Pep Guardiola's career dwindled after his drug ban... how will Ivan Toney fare as he makes his return after eight months out
18/01/24 20:00Ivan Toney will join a list of illustrious names when he makes his return from an eight-month ban for pleading guilty to breaching FA's betting rules on 232 occasions.
Micah Richards tells HILARIOUS story as he describes his best career goal and Gary Lineker jokingly compares the effort to Diego Maradona's strike against England in the 1986 World Cup
17/01/24 17:46The former Manchester City defender recalled his best effort on the Rest Is Football podcast , alongside Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker , where he left his co-hosts in stitches with his story.
Goodsmellas! Influencer daughter of feared Giuliano mafia boss launches new fragrance named after him decades after his feared gang brought terror to Naples
11/01/24 09:43Nunzia Giuliano has marketed the scent - named 'O Liò' after Carmine 'The Lion' Giuliano - by telling followers that buying it would be the perfect way to honour her mafioso dad.
Lionel Messi: Argentina to retire No 10 jersey when Inter Miami star bows out from soccer with the country set to honor their World Cup-winning captain 'for life'
31/12/23 15:42Messi, considered by many as the greatest soccer player in history, helped Argentina end its 35-year wait for a World Cup last year after inspiring their historic triumph out in Qatar.
Legendary England goalkeeper Peter Shilton toasts his New Year's gong as the Three Lions' most-capped player receives CBE for services to football and gambling harm prevention
30/12/23 02:11Goalkeeper Peter Shilton, 74, is England's most capped male player with 125 games, playing for the national team for 20 years and at three successive World Cups, 1982, 1986 and 1990.
Lionel Messi shirt auction falls short of world record after six match-worn jerseys fetch $7.8m... well below the $10.1m paid for Michael Jordan's 1998 finals jersey - the most valuable memorabilia in sports history
14/12/23 17:06Bids closed at 12:01pm ET on Thursday, with the winning bid totalling $7,803,000. With minutes to go before the deadline, there had been only three bids with the highest at $6.5m.Lionel Messi shirt auction set to break records after bidder immediately offers $5.2MILLION for six match-worn jerseys... and it's already the third most expensive lot of all-time and higher than ANY Kobe Bryant, LeBron James or Babe Ruth memorabilia
30/11/23 18:19The jerseys are being auctioned at Sotheby's in New York City and bids are expected to get significantly higher until the auction ends on December 14.
Jude Bellingham breaks goalscoring Real Madrid record set by Cristiano Ronaldo as England star nets his FOURTEENTH goal for Spanish giants during 3-0 win over Cadiz
27/11/23 07:28The Birmingham City academy graduate marked his return to the Madrid squad - following a shoulder injury - with a goal during their 3-0 win over Cadiz.
Terry Venables brought a million Barcelona fans onto the streets by winning a first LaLiga title in 11 years and was just a few kicks away from conquering Europe... and all after replacing Diego Maradona with Steve Archibald!
26/11/23 14:50PETE JENSON: The picture of Terry Venables being lifted shoulder high at the Camp Nou, after they reached the 1986 European Cup final, is a famous one.
EURO FILES: Napoli hope former boss Walter Mazzarri can bring fresh flavour on his return to the club... the Serie A champions need more than 'reheated soup' to turn their season around
25/11/23 11:00PETE JENSON: Nostalgia was in the air in Naples this week. Fabio Cannavaro has bought the club's old training ground and plans to build a centre for young Napoli players.
Pele plumped for Cristiano Ronaldo, but Gary Lineker is Team Lionel Messi... and Johan Cruyff calls it 'RIDICULOUS' to think anything else! As Steven Gerrard dubs Portugal star 'the GOAT', where do other footballing legends stand in the debate?
25/11/23 09:40Both Messi and Ronaldo have had miles of column inches - and X threads - devoted to who might come out on top as the greatest the sport has ever seen, without a clear-cut resolution in sight.
Jude Bellingham tipped by Louis Vuitton for a multi-million-pound endorsement deal
24/11/23 08:58The Real Madrid star has yet to sign any personal endorsement deals other than his boot contract with adidas, although he did take part in a photoshoot for Gucci last year as part of a collaboration.
AHEAD OF THE GAME: Jude Bellingham is being targeted by fashion giants, tickets for England's friendly with Brazil sell out within A DAY and Man City missed a trick in the deal to sell Cole Palmer to Chelsea
23/11/23 22:30MATT HUGHES - AHEAD OF THE GAME: Jude Bellingham is wanted by Louis Vuitton for a multi-million-pound endorsement deal in the latest sign that he has reached the ranks of the sporting megastars.
THE GREAT DEBATE: As Lionel Messi puts his World Cup shirts up to be auctioned for millions, and Chris Sutton tells Mail Sport's It's All Kicking Off the bit of kit he'd want... which piece of memorabilia is top of YOUR wishlist?
20/11/23 13:00As exclusively revealed by Mail Sport, the six tops will be auctioned as a set by Sotheby's in New York and are expected to cost in excess of £8million, with a portion of the proceeds going to charity.
REVEALED: Third most successful manager of all-time retires after an illustrious career, behind Pep Guardiola and Sir Alex Ferguson
04/11/23 13:25Hailing from Romania, he primarily pursued his coaching career in Eastern Europe. He ranks second only to Sir Alex Ferguson in terms of major managerial honours.
England's Ballon d'Or voter reveals why he chose Lionel Messi over Erling Haaland - and says it 'has nothing to do with nostalgia'
02/11/23 11:03On Monday night, Messi made history as he was awarded his eighth Ballon d'Or title after pipping both Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to the prestigious accolade.
Lionel Messi wishes the late Diego Maradona a happy birthday while accepting his eight Ballon d'Or
31/10/23 01:35After winning his eighth Ballon d'Or award on Monday, Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi wished Argentine legend Diego Maradona a happy birthday during his acceptance speech.
Victor Osimhen EXPLODES at Napoli fans asking for his autograph while blocking his car - as tempers flare amid ongoing tensions between the Serie A champions and their star striker
24/10/23 18:02After firing the club to their first title in 33 years last term, and receiving the level of adulation previously reserved only for Maradona, Osimhen looks set to leave the side under a cloud.
Arsenal legend Lauren believes the club's Invincibles heroes would win the Champions League NOW and insists Mikel Arteta's current side are good enough to finally end their Premier League title drought
22/10/23 07:08INTERVIEW BY PETE JENSON: Half and half scarves get a justifiably bad rap but Lauren should be allowed one next week in the Champions League when the club where he made history faces Sevilla.
Mexico's Azteca Stadium 'is set to host the first game of the 2026 World Cup' - 30 years on from Diego Maradona's iconic 'Hand of God' goal for Argentina vs. England
21/10/23 00:30The stadium, which holds over 80,000 spectators, is already engraved into World Cup folklore due to Argentina's Diego Maradona scoring his 'Hand of God' goal against England in 1986.
Victor Osimhen was 'sad' and didn't 'understand why' Napoli's official TikTok account posted videos mocking him, claims Nigeria boss Jose Peseiro - as the former Real Madrid coach urges the star striker to 'stay calm'
13/10/23 15:03The first video showed the 24-year-old appealing for a penalty, with sped-up audio captioned 'Gimme penalty please' before showing him putting the spot-kick wide .
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti jokes he wants his players to call him 'doctor' as he receives an honorary degree... as university rector seemingly announces his Los Blancos departure in 2024!
11/10/23 18:16Ancelotti was not the only esteemed guest in the room from the world of football, with fellow Italian managerial great Arrigo Sacchi also in attendance for the Real boss' speech.
The 20-year-old who rules at No 10: Jude Bellingham is the toast of Spain already in his new role - and that is great news for England and Gareth Southgate
07/10/23 23:34ROB DRAPER: With England, there has always been a worry that should Harry Kane suffer an injury, the reserve centre forwards aren't in the same bracket in terms of quality.
Barcelona 'unhappy with Spain boss Luis de La Fuente' after he compared 16-year-old wonderkid Lamine Yamal to Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona
07/10/23 10:32Barcelona are 'upset' with Spain manager Luis de La Fuente after he compared Lamine Yamal to club legends Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona,
Former Rangers star Claudio Caniggia faces up to 15 years in prison after being ordered to stand trial for an alleged sex attack on his ex-wife
06/10/23 23:44Former Rangers and Argentina star Claudio Caniggia has been warned he faces up to 15 years in prison after being ordered to stand trial for an alleged sex attack on his ex-wife.
Clues point to Mark Wright being the mystery Three Lions star behind the sale of eight iconic Italia '90 football shirts... with the jerseys expected to sell for nearly £300K
14/09/23 21:31CRAIG HOPE: The auctioneer says they cannot reveal the identity of the seller because of 'client confidentiality', but former defender Wright fits the bill.
Argentina captain Julian Montoya says side are using Lionel Messi as inspiration ahead of Rugby World Cup opener against England
05/09/23 21:30EXCLUSIVE: Argentina's error rate is low and their conversion rate in the 22 has been high. They are no longer regarded as underdogs for this weekend's match with England in Marseille.
Diego Maradona's daughters insist their father's death was 'premeditated' as they demand justice 1,000 days on - and eight medical chiefs face trial for homicide
25/08/23 08:59Maradona, widely seen as one of the greatest players of all time, died in 2020 at the age of 60. Maradona's daughters Giannina and Dalma believe that Maradona's death was pre-meditated.
Lionel Messi pays Diego Maradona tribute from the USA 94 World Cup as he poses in the iconic jersey the legend got his last Argentina goal in
31/07/23 02:24Lionel Messi has paid tribute to Argentina's ultimate soccer idol Diego Maradona by posing in the kit he wore when he scored his last goal for his country.
Former Napoli star reveals the only 'two clubs' that Victor Osimhen would be willing to join this summer, as Europe's top clubs prepare to battle it out for the Nigeria international
30/06/23 15:08Victor Osimhen is only interested in trading Napoli for two clubs, according to a former legend of the Serie A side.
THE EURO FILES: Jose Luis Mendilibar's feel-good story leaves Jose Mourinho's dark arts in the shade as the 'normal one' is rewarded with Europa League win...while Messi's move to Barcelona still looks unlikely
02/06/23 23:47PETE JENSON: Jose Luis Mendilibar and Jesus Navas should be celebrated over the antics of Jose Mourinho in the Europa League Final.
The epicentre of delirium: Klaxons, maniacal mopeds and pets wearing face-masks as Napoli's coronation is dedicated to Diego Maradona
07/05/23 22:01IAN HERBERT AND GIANLUCA ROMANO IN NAPLES: The title means the world to so many in the football-obsessed city and it is being dedicated to the man who led them to their last one, 33 years ago.
Diego Maradona 'thanks' Napoli players on Instagram for ending the club's 33-year wait for the Serie A title... with the late Argentine legend's account calling the win 'a new joy for the city, the people and history'
05/05/23 15:11Maradona, who died aged 60 in November 2020, is still worshipped in Naples for inspiring the club to the Scudetto in 1987 and 1990.
A Champions League winner with Liverpool, a former Real Madrid prodigy and even the great Ronaldinho! As ex-Man United star Wes Brown declares bankruptcy, which other top footballing stars have seen their fortunes hit rock bottom?
23/04/23 10:30Where clubs award young players stratospheric salaries, financial mismanagement or lavish, spending can follow, and a number of stars have seen their fortunes fall as rapidly as they once rose.
VICTOR OSIMHEN INTERVIEW: Napoli's £150m striker on his love for Drogba, swapping shirts with Haaland and ending his club's 33-year wait for the Scudetto as Manchester United and Chelsea circle
11/04/23 11:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY TOM COLLOMOSSE: The 24-year-old is now valued at a minimum £150million and said recently it was his 'dream' to play in England.
Dennis Bergkamp looks every inch the effortless star, but Mohamed Salah deserves better, and let's not even talk about CR7! After Lionel Messi was honoured with a life-sized tribute in Argentina, which footballers have the best (and worst!) statues?
02/04/23 15:41On Tuesday, Lionel Messi became the latest star to receive a statue, as the Argentina captain was rewarded after leading his country to World Cup glory in Qatar. But there are plenty of bad statues too...
OLIVER HOLT: Spare me the faux-pity aimed at Harry Kane over Spurs' trophy drought. If he retired tomorrow, he'd still be regarded as one of the greats of the English game and a hero for fans
27/03/23 17:00CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Some still seek to use the juxtaposition of Kane's scoring achievements and his lack of trophies with Spurs as a stick to beat him with as if it will undermine his legacy.
Revealed: England fan who posed with flag mocking Diego Maradona's death was sacked and dumped by his girlfriend after chartering banner with 'White Lives Matter' to fly over Premier League game - and his dad is 'livid' over latest stunt
24/03/23 09:23Jake Hepple had his match ticket for last night's game torn up by the FA after he was seen with the St George's Cross with the words 'Diego's in a box'.FA ripped up England fan's ticket to Italy match after picture of him holding 'highly offensive' Diego Maradona flag went viral
23/03/23 23:09The man was seen posing next to a St George's flag that had the words 'Diego's in a box' in the four white quadrants while on a train ahead of Thursday night's game in Naples.
Italian cafes continue to serve alcohol to thirsty England fans despite authorities announcing a BAN ahead of Three Lions' clash with the Azzurri in Napoli... with some away fans picking up bottles and helping clear up the mess!
23/03/23 15:31NICK PISA IN NAPLES: Despite the alcohol ban, many places took extra deliveries to keep up with thirsty England fans as the cloud melted away and the warm spring sunshine covered the city.
An alcohol ban, extra officers, no phone chargers or belts allowed and English and Italian forces linking up... How police are preparing to protect England supporters in Naples ahead of their 'high risk' Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy tonight
23/03/23 09:55NICK PISA IN NAPLES: The alcohol ban comes in at 7am on the day of the match around the stadium and will last until midnight - while in the city centre drinking will be banned from midday.
OLIVER HOLT: Fire and fury will be all around England in Naples and they must douse the flames and avoid defeat - or pressure will be piled on Gareth Southgate's shoulders again
22/03/23 22:30OLIVER HOLT: Gareth Southgate strode into the decrepit, decaying hulk of the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday night and walked along the concrete moat separating the stands from the pitch.
TOM COLLOMOSSE: Once compared to Maradona, Elliot Anderson is the local lad trying to break through at mega-rich Newcastle... at Nottingham Forest, he showed why he can follow Shearer's path
18/03/23 08:26TOM COLLOMOSSE: For a club with seemingly limitless wealth, it is extremely refreshing to see Newcastle turn to a local lad who has been with the club since he was eight.
'He has put the debate about this generation to bed': Joe Cole insists that World Cup winner Lionel Messi is above Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Maradona and claims that 'only Pele has a case against him'
14/02/23 20:51Messi has frequently been compared with Cristiano Ronaldo throughout his career but the Argentina star achieved a feat that his rival hasn't by securing World Cup glory.
Victor Osimhen - the world's best No 9 - is driving a feverish club and city on to their first Serie A title in 33 years… the £100m-rated Man United target is a more complete player than Erling Haaland and so good luck prising him away from Napoli!
11/02/23 09:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: Not every Premier League follower is familiar with Victor Osimhen but they soon will be. The Nigerian is driving Napoli towards only the third Serie A title in their history.
Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball fails to sell for a SECOND time, just months after his jersey from that game fetched $9.3MILLION, with the iconic item unable to meet the reserve in the United States and the UK
09/02/23 04:42The ball involved in Diego Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God' goal has failed to reach its reserve price for the second straight auction, after failing to also reach the mark in the UK.
'If Newcastle win a cup the players will have to move out of the city... it'll be CRAZY!': Newcastle legend Nobby Solano talks trophies, trumpets, Maradona and Sting as Magpies look to book Carabao Cup final date
30/01/23 21:50CRAIG HOPE: When Nobby Solano walked into a Newcastle bar to meet Alan Shearer recently, he joked about how much his friend had aged. 'You played with me?' said the Peruvian.EXCLUSIVE: Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball hits the auction block, just months after his jersey from that game fetched $9.3MILLION - with Goldin's founder describing the item as 'central to arguably the most iconic moment in sports history'
23/01/23 19:18The iconic adidas ball was previously owned by the match referee, Ali Bin Nasser, who has had it since the game was played in June 22, 1986, but it has now hit the auction block with Goldin.
'He's the best of all time!': Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni says he'd take Lionel Messi OVER Diego Maradona, as he has something 'special' with him after World Cup win... and coaching him is easy because 'technically, you cannot correct him'
19/01/23 09:51Lionel Messi ended a 36-year World Cup drought for his country as he scored twice in the final vs. France, and was awarded the tournament's Golden Ball as he helped Argentina achieve glory.
Man City are keeping tabs on Napoli hotshot Khvicha Kvaratskhelia... with the Georgia international leading Italian side's charge to a first Serie A title since the days of Diego Maradona
18/01/23 00:57The Georgia international has enjoyed a breakout season with the Italian side this campaign as Napoli seek a first Serie A title since the days of Diego Maradona.
'F*** me!': Graham Potter's baffled reaction to Kai Havertz's moment of madness as Chelsea star gives away a daft penalty for handball in FA Cup thrashing by Man City... as stunned fans liken his punch to Diego Maradona's Hand of God
08/01/23 17:36Chelsea were trailing 1-0 to Manchester City when the 23-year-old was taken over by a moment of madness and decided to punch a cross away.
YOUR COMMENTS: As Pele is laid to rest, was he the GREATEST of all time - or should Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo or Diego Maradona win the title? MailOnline readers have their say on football's greatest debate
03/01/23 15:33As three-time World Cup winner Pele lies in state ahead of his funeral in Santos on Tuesday, the footballing world is preparing to lay one of sport's greatest ever talents to rest.
Man City boss Pep Guardiola describes Pele's legacy as 'ETERNAL' after his passing this week... as Tottenham manager Antonio Conte remembers the Brazil icon's 'incredible' talent on the ball
31/12/22 09:10Pele died aged 82 on Thursday following a long battle with colon cancer, and clubs in the top flight and EFL will honour his memory this weekend with black armbands and a minute's applause.
JEFF POWELL: Why perfect Pele tops my list of the greatest ever - let us pray that his passing puts to bed once and for all the absurd argument about whether he is the GOAT
31/12/22 00:05Let us pray for the soul of Pele but also that his passing puts to bed once and for all the absurd argument about whether he is the greatest footballer of all time.
OBITUARY: Pele was a cut jewel - sharp-edged, glittering and flawless. Brazil's three-time World Cup winner was perfect in every dimension and stands alone as football's greatest of all time
29/12/22 19:00OBITUARY BY JEFF POWELL: At 16 he was playing for Brazil and was still only 17 when he scored six goals in four matches at Sweden 1958 to become the youngest ever World Cup winner.
With Pele's passing aged 82, football has lost 'The King'. For so long he was hailed as the greatest player of all time, but after Messi and Maradona... who REALLY is the best ever? Pele, Maradona, Cruyff, Messi or Ronaldo?
29/12/22 18:59It is a debate that has long raged among football fans, and don't expect it to end, ever. Just who really is the greatest footballer to have played the game? After Pele's death, we have reopened the discussion.
Pele dies aged 82: Legendary Brazilian footballer passes away after battle with colon cancer which left him hospitalised for a month to leave the beautiful game - a phrase he coined - in mourning
29/12/22 18:58The legendary figure, a man who transcended his sport and was a global icon, learned that his colon cancer had advanced on December 21 and was told he would be kept in hospital over Christmas.
GRAEME SOUNESS: Vulgar CLOWN Emiliano Martinez embarrassed himself and Argentina with his trophy antics... instead of being remembered for his World Cup final shootout saves, it'll be this crude gesture
23/12/22 15:29GRAEME SOUNESS: Do some people really find that sort of thing funny? Martinez embarrassed himself and he embarrassed his country. He looked like a vulgar clown.
Salt Bae shows off a table at his restaurant 'permanently reserved' for the late Diego Maradona - with a bizarre picture of him and the Argentine great - on social media amid criticism of his World Cup final antics
22/12/22 17:05Turkish celebrity chef Salt Bae, real name Nusret Gokce, showed off a table at his Nusr-Et chain restaurant in Dubai devoted to football legend Diego Maradona, in yet another publicity stunt.
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