Football transfer rumours: Sergio Agüero for Real Madrid?
Taking the tittle and mating it to tattle with terminal prejudiceAs anyone who has ever listened to a 70s comedian or watched cheap bongo will tell you, mothers-in-law are a dangerous bunch. You'll get either a rolling pin wielding harridan or a perfum...
Maradona restrained by security staff in Dubai
• Maradona angry at rival fans abusing his Al Wasl team's wives• Incident latest since he signed contract with UAE club in MayDiego Maradona was restrained by security staff as he confronted opposition fans in the stands during his side Al Wasl's 2...
Diego Maradona wants solution to tax-evasion problems in Italy
• Tax authorities say Maradona owes €38m• 'I want to return to find peace with the tax man'Diego Maradona, still venerated in Italy as a sporting saint for leading Napoli to two league titles, wants to make peace with the country's tax authoritie...
Diego Maradona ‘on shortlist to coach United Arab Emirates’
• Maradona said last month he would take job 'with pleasure'• Argentinian is currently coaching Dubai side Al WaslDiego Maradona is reportedly among the candidates to take over as the coach of the United Arab Emirates national team.Yousuf Al Serkal...
The age of Lionel Messi | Richard Williams
The footballing maestro, set to win the Ballon d'Or for a third time, stands alongside Pelé and MaradonaDavid Beckham was in the news again last week, the world's most famous footballer announcing his decision to spend another year in Los Angeles wher...
Diego Maradona fined £1,600 for calling rival coach ‘quite rude’
• United Arab Emirates FA imposes fine on Maradona• Relates to comments about Al Ain's Cosmin OlaroiuDiego Maradona has been fined 9,000 dirham (£1,600) and warned by a United Arab Emirates Football Association disciplinary committee for verbally ...
Peter Reid kisses Diego Maradona’s ‘hand of God’ in televised reunion
• Reid filmed bantering with Maradona on Abu Dhabi Sports TV• In June Reid said former Argentina player was 'still a cheat'Peter Reid, the former England midfielder, has been filmed meeting Diego Maradona in a televised reunion on Abu Dhabi Sports ...
Maradona apologises for kicking fan
• Al Wasl coach was attempting to pose for photo• Maradona kicked fan who lifted banner of supportDiego Maradona has had to apologise for kicking a fan's hand before a match because it was intruding on a photo the former Argentina player was trying...
Diego Maradona dives in to Dubai and Chad Ochocinco seeks a room-mate
Maradona's Dubai dive; SF Giants show Star Wars; Ochocinco settles in with Patriots and US skier relieves self on girlUNITED ARAB EMIRATESMaradona dives head first in to his new job Dubai's The National reports that Diego Maradona took his first train...
Diego Maradona suffers minor injuries after car accident in Argentina
• Crash happened before Copa América win over Costa Rica• 50-year-old and his partner both released from hospitalDiego Maradona has suffered minor injuries in a car accident on the outskirts of Buenos Aires.The 50-year-old and his partner Veronica...
Real Madrid great Di Stefano turns 85
In our latest post on Spanish soccer, Iain Rogers in Madrid looks at the career of Real great Alfredo Di Stefano, who turned 85 on Monday.
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