Lionel Messi dedicated Argentina's dramatic World Cup semifinal victory over England to the late Diego Maradona, saying the football icon would be "enjoying it from up above" as the team secured a place in the final.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi dedicates Argentina's win over England to Diego Maradona

Bellingham, who has scored six goals in the tournament so far, has hit a brace against Mexico and Norway to fire the team into the semis where they now face Argentina for a place in the final.

FIFA 2026 | Bellingham emulates Maradona from 1986 before semis against Argentina

Explore six of the most famous FIFA World Cup goals ever scored, featuring Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, James Rodriguez, Dennis Bergkamp and more. Relive the moments that shaped football history and captivated fans across generations

From Diego Maradona to Lionel Messi to James Rodriguez | The goals that shook the world: FIFA World Cup's most memorable strikes

The childhood home of Diego Maradona in Argentina has been transformed into a soup kitchen to support vulnerable families in his former neighbourhood. The initiative aims to honour the football legend’s legacy by helping those in need, turning a historic site linked to Maradona’s early life into a place of community service, solidarity and hope.


Diego Maradona's Childhood Home is Now a Soup Kitchen

Maradona, considered one of the world's greatest players ever, died in November 2020 at the age of 60 while recovering from brain surgery at a private residence. He died of heart failure and acute pulmonary edema -- a condition where fluid accumulates in the lungs.

New trial in football great Maradona's death begins in Argentina

Julieta Makintach was one of three judges in the now-annulled trial that followed Maradona's death in 2020 while recovering from brain surgery for a blood clot after decades battling cocaine and alcohol addictions.

Argentine judge fired after causing mistrial of Diego Maradona's medical team

Kevin de Bruyne, signed on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City was spotted wearing the No.10 kit in the pre-season on Tuesday (July 15). However, does this mean Napoli will use the number 10 jersey once again having retired the same in 2000?

Kevin de Bruyne to wear Diego Maradona's retired No.10 jersey at Napoli? Here's what we know

Future of Maradona death trial in doubt as scandal-hit judge steps down

A cardiologist testified that Diego Maradona was considered a “high-risk patient” and said that the authorities at the clinic where he underwent surgery days before his death recommended that the former national team captain should have recovered in a rehabilitation clinic rather than in a private home.

Maradona death trial: Seven medical professionals are on trial for culpable homicide

Pope Francis News: Pope Francis welcomed some of greatest stars of football, from Lionel Messi, late Diego Maradona to Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Gianluigi Buffon, at the Vatican

Pope Francis and the beautiful game: A pontiff who found joy and faith in football

Pope Francis: The 88-year-old was football fan and had supported Argentine side San Lorenzo since he was a child. He would go watch matches with his father and brothers

Pope Francis chose THIS footballer as his favourite. Hint: It's not Messi or Maradona

Sports, Football: Forensic doctor Casinelli testified that water had been accumulating in Maradona's lungs for "at least 10 days" before his death due to heart failure.

There's more to Maradona's death than just heart failure, forensic expert tells court

Sports, Cricket: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the power of sports in uniting nations while acknowledging that results often tell their own story

Modi on India-Pakistan rivalry: Indian PM settles biggest cricket debate

The trial over Diego Maradona’s death has taken a shocking turn, with prosecutors accusing his medical team of criminal negligence. Startling claims and disturbing images from Maradona’s last days have been presented in court. Seven individuals now face trial over the football legend’s tragic end.

Maradona’s final days: Trial reveals shocking negligence claims

An Argentine court on Thursday delayed to March 2025 the long-awaited criminal trial of seven of the eight medical professionals accused of negligence in the death of Argentina football legend Diego Maradona.

Argentina great Diego Maradona medical team's negligence trial postponed to next year

Argentina legend Diego Maradona’s stolen 1986 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball will be auctioned on June 6 in France as announced by Aguttes auction house on Tuesday (May 7).

Diego Maradona's stolen 1986 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball to be auctioned in France on June 6

Argentina captain Lionel Messi's set of six shirts worn by him during his side's title-winning 2022 World Cup campaign -- including one from their victory over France in an epic finale -- was sold for a mammoth $7.

STAGGERING! Argentina captain Lionel Messi's 2022 World Cup shirts sold for $7.8mn at auction

Victor Osimhen said on Thursday that he will never forget winning Napoli's first Serie A title in over three decades after his goal finally pushed southern Italy's biggest club over the line.

'To be able to deliver the Scudetto to the Neapolitans is something we will never forget,' says Victor Osimhen

The South American Football Confederation (abbreviated as CONMEBOL) recently honoured Argentina captain Lionel Messi with his statue along with a baton of leadership and command of football.

Lionel Messi's statue to be along side legendary duo Pele and Diego Maradona in CONMEBOL museum

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has said he would have liked it if legendary Diego Maradona was around to present him with the World Cup trophy in Qatar last month.

'Would've liked Maradona to hand me the WC trophy': Messi on his unfulfilled dream

Pele, one of the greatest footballers of all time, passed away on Thursday (December 29) to make the sporting fraternity poorer. Battling cancer for quite sometime, the Brazilian legend suffered a lot in recent times and while he fought hard, his health had gone down severely during the recently-held Qatar World Cup.

Pele's obituary: The Soccer kingdom loses its 'King'

The Argentinean great Lionel Messi has gone past Diego Maradona and Cristiano Ronaldo in scoring the most goals in FIFA World Cups. Following his superb performance against Australia in the pre-quarterfinal clash on Saturday night, where Messi scored one goal, his ninth overall in World Cups, he surpassed Ronaldo and Maradona’s tally of eight goals each in the tournament.

Record Alert! Lionel Messi overtakes Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona on World Cup goal tally

The action continues in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, on Tuesday (November 22) with as many as three games on the cards. Lionel Messi will be seen in action as Argentina will open their campaign versus Saudi Arabia, in Group C, at the Lusail Stadium, Qatar.

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi to achieve major milestone in Argentina's opener vs Saudi Arabia

Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal will forever remain one of the most iconic moments in the history of the football World Cup. The Argentine legend's controversial goal against England in the 1986 World Cup played a crucial role in deciding his country's fate in the tournament and remains forever etched in the memories of football fans around the world.

Former referee Ali Bin Nasser explains why he let Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal stand

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