Barcelona and Boca Juniors to play inaugural Maradona Cup

FC Barcelona will play Boca Juniors in a one-off friendly to mark the first anniversary of Diego Maradona’s death. The legendary Argentine played for both clubs during his prolific playing career. He is adored by Boca fans his first spell at the club ended when he moved to Europe to join Barca.

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Napoli rename stadium in honour of Diego Maradona

The Naples city council has unanimously approved a resolution that will change the name of Napoli’s home stadium from Stadio San Paolo to Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Maradona won two Scudetto titles and the UEFA Cup with the club.

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Football legend Diego Maradona dies aged 60

The world of football is today mourning the loss of perhaps the sport’s greatest ever player, Diego Maradona. The Argentine passed away today aged 60 after suffering a heart attack at his home in Tigre just outside Buenos Aires.

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The Diego Diaries – Introduction

In celebration of Diego Armando Maradona’s 60th Birthday Marking The Spot launches a new detailed series exploring the diminutive Argentine’s career. The series aims to chart how Diego went from the slums of Buenos Aires to the top of the world.

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