Tag: Argentina
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Argentina changes name of Maradona Cup amid lawsuit fears
According to lawyer Martin Apolo, image and naming rights form one of the "most important assets" in Maradona's inheritance.
February 3, 2021 -
Kolkata mourns demise of Argentina football legend Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona had visited Kolkata, known as the Mecca of Indian Football, 2008 and 2017 participate in a charity football match.
November 26, 2020 -
Tributes pour in for Diego Maradona as Pele, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo mourn
Considered as one of the best footballers of all time, beside Brazilian legend Pele, Diego Maradona died on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack.
November 26, 2020 -
Argentine government declares three days national mourning for Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona on Wednesday died due to cardiorespiratory arrest at his home in the Tigre district on the northern outskirts of the capital Buenos Aires.
November 26, 2020 -
Argentina football legend Diego Maradona dies at age of 60
According to his lawyer, Diego Maradona breathed for the last time at his home after suffering a cardio-respiratory arrest on Wednesday.
November 25, 2020 -
Lionel Messi denied as Argentina plays 1-1 draw with Paraguay in FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers
Lionel Messi was denied the chance to see the back of the net for the second time when his free-kick was tipped onto the woodwork.
November 13, 2020 -
Diego Maradona released from hospital after successful brain surgery
Diego Maradona underwent emergency surgery on November 3 after he was diagnosed with a subdural haematoma, a pool of blood between a membrane and his brain.
November 12, 2020 -
Maradona to undergo emergency surgery to remove a blood clot on brain
The operation was expected to begin on Tuesday night after Maradona was diagnosed with a subdural haematoma, a pool of blood.
November 4, 2020 -
Lionel Messi powers Argentina to 1-0 win over Ecuador in World Cup qualifiers
The six-time Ballon D'Or winner Messi did not make any mistake from the 12 yards spot and lashed home to score what was his 71st goal in Argentine colours.
October 9, 2020 -
Lionel Messi resumes training with Barcelona teammates after deciding to stay
On September 4, the striker Lionel Messipublished a video message confirming that he would remain at the club for the 2020-21 season.
September 8, 2020 -
‘Imposssible to pay 700m’: Lionel Messi takes u-turn, decides to stay at Barcelona
However, Lionel Messi was very critical of Bartomeu, accusing him of "not keeping his word" and also criticising the direction of the club in recent years.
September 5, 2020 -
Lionel Messi informs Barcelona management about wish to leave club: Report
Barcelona confirmed that they were notified by Lionel Messi of his decision via burofax, a service used in Spain to urgently dispatch a document.
August 26, 2020 -
Lionel Messi reaches 700 career goals milestone for Barcelona, Argentina
Lionel Messi, who converted a spot kick to reach the milestone on Tuesday, has scored 630 times for Barcelona and another 70 for Argentina.
July 1, 2020 -
1986 World Cup winning Argentina manager Carlos Bilardo tests positive for COVID-19
Bilardo's most prominent contribution to the game of football was popularising the 3-5-2 formation for success in mainstream football.
June 27, 2020 -
Lionel Messi turns 33, wishes pour in on social media
In his astonishing career so far, Lionel Messi has won numerous team and individual trophies and continues to remain the force behind Barcelona's surge.
June 24, 2020 -
COVID-19: Argentina not thinking about restarting football
Argentina has more than 31,500 confirmed coronavirus cases and 833 deaths. The South American country reported a daily record of 1,531 new cases last Saturday, according to the health ministry.
June 15, 2020 -
Argentina clears Olympic athletes to resume training
Those who have already secured a place for Argentina at the Tokyo Games are swimmers Delfina Pignatiello, Julia Sebastian and Santiago Grassi; gymnast Martina Dominici; and sailors Santiago Lange and Cecilia Carranza.
June 8, 2020