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A mural depicting Lionel Messi and the late Diego Maradona in Buenos Aires

GOATs gallery at the mercy of the generation game

As Lionel Messi cements his place among football's GOATs, the true ranking of the pantheon is dependent on which generation you belong to, writes Raf Diallo.

Soccer • 20 Dec 22

Diego Maradona illicitly beats Peter Shilton to the punch in the Estadio Azteca

'Hand of God' ball attracts £2m bid but fails to sell

The ball Diego Maradona used to score his infamous 'Hand of God' goal attracted a top bid of £2m (€2.28m) at auction, but failed to reach a reserve as negotiations with interested parties and the seller continue.

Soccer • 16 Nov 22

Maradona beats Peter Shilton to the ball in question

Maradona 'hand of god' football set to fetch over €2.8m

The football that was at the feet - and hand - of Diego Maradona as he shocked the world with acts of both gamesmanship and breathtaking skill in Mexico 36 years ago has been put up for auction and is expected to sell for at least €2.8million.

Soccer • 13 Oct 22

Maradona out-jumping England's goalkeeper Peter Shilton before scoring with his hand

Maradona Hand of God shirt to fetch millions at auction

The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored two goals to knock England out of the 1986 World Cup, including the so-called 'Hand Of God', is set to fetch more than £4 million at auction.

Soccer • 06 Apr 22

Hugo Maradona, pictured last May posing with a Napoli shirt signed by his brother Diego.

Napoli lead tributes to Diego Maradona's brother Hugo

Napoli have paid tribute to Hugo Maradona, younger brother of the Italian club's former great Diego, following his death from a heart attack at the age of 52.

Soccer • 28 Dec 21

A member of the Maradonian Church simulates Diego Maradona's famous goal against England

Fans honour Diego's birthday at 'Maradonian Church'

Members of the 'Maradonian Church' in Argentina came together Saturday in worshipful celebration of the memory of beloved football idol Diego Maradona on what would have been his 61st birthday, just weeks before the first anniversary of his death.

Soccer • 31 Oct 21

Diego Maradona never won the Copa America as a player

Maradona hologram lights up Copa America

Diego Maradona was honoured with a spectacular light show as Argentina got their Copa America campaign under way.

Soccer • 15 Jun 21

Diego Maradona died aged 60 last November

Maradona medical team face manslaughter investigation

Seven people have been placed under formal investigation for manslaughter in Argentina over the November death of footballing legend Diego Maradona.

Soccer • 20 May 21

The San Paolo stadium in Naples has been renamed in honour of Diego Maradona

Napoli rename ground the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium

Italian side Napoli's San Paolo stadium has been officially renamed the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium after the late Argentina striker who led them to their only two Serie A titles and the UEFA Cup.

Soccer • 04 Dec 20

Lionel Messi pays tribute to Diego Maradona by revealing a Newell's Old Boys jersey

Lionel Messi fined €600 after Maradona tribute

Lionel Messi and Barcelona have been fined a combined €780 after the player was shown a yellow card for lifting his shirt to pay tribute to the late Diego Maradona following his goal in Sunday's 4-0 win over Osasuna.

Soccer • 02 Dec 20

Messi celebrated his goal by revealing a red and black replica kit of his hometown club Newell's Old Boys bearing the number 10 which Maradona wore during his brief spell at the Rosario side in 1993

Messi salutes Maradona as Barca return to winning ways

Lionel Messi paid a personal tribute to the late Diego Maradona after scoring on Sunday as Barcelona returned to winning ways in La Liga with a resounding 4-0 home win over Osasuna.

Soccer • 29 Nov 20

Guardiola: Aguero found Maradona's death 'difficult'

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits striker Sergio Aguero has found the last few days difficult following the death of Diego Maradona.

Soccer • 27 Nov 20

The funeral procession for a leaves Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires

Maradona buried amid outpouring of grief in Argentina

Diego Maradona was buried Thursday in a private ceremony attended by only two dozen people.

Soccer • 27 Nov 20

'He was just a lovely boy from the slums of Buenos Aires who never forgot that'

'Maradona was nearly two people in one body'

Diego Maradona's former agent Jon Smith says he believes "history will be kind" to the late Argentine footballing great.

Soccer • 27 Nov 20

AVB calls for FIFA to retire No 10 in Maradona's honour

Former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has called on FIFA to retire the number 10 jersey for all teams in honour of the late Diego Maradona who died on Wednesday at the age of 60.

Soccer • 26 Nov 20

Napoli manager Gennaro Gattuso wears a number 10 Maradona shirt

Europa League wrap: Napoli win on emotional night

Napoli paid tribute to former club favourite Diego Maradona before their 2-0 win over HNK Rijeka in the Europa League.

Soccer • 26 Nov 20

Diego Maradona and Paul Gascoigne both featured in Soccer Aid at Old Trafford in 2006

Gazza v Maradona - The tale of the tipsy twosome

Sublimely talented players, but imperfect pros, Paul Gascoigne has recalled his experiences of facing Diego Maradona on the pitch.

Soccer • 26 Nov 20

A father and daughter mourn as they gather by the Obelisk in Buenos Aires to pay homage to Diego Maradona

Argentina declares three days of national mourning

Argentina president Alberto Fernandez declared three days of mourning after the passing of Diego Maradona, with fans worldwide paying tribute to one of the most iconic sportspeople of all time.

Soccer • 26 Nov 20

Maradona, facing England, three days before the Lansdowne Road game

When Maradona stunned Givens at Lansdowne Road

Former Republic of Ireland striker Don Givens shares his memories of playing against the late Diego Maradona at Lansdowne Road in 1980 with Raf Diallo.

Soccer • 25 Nov 20

Diego Maradona is interviewed after the Serie A match between Napoli and AC Milan on 27 November, 1988

Gallery: The life of Diego Maradona

We look back at the some of the images that defined the life of the Argentinian superstar.

Soccer • 26 Nov 20

No World Cup-winning side owed more to one individual player than Argentina at the 1986 World Cup

Maradona - Tributes to a diminutive football colossus

Global icon Diego Maradona captured the hearts and minds of millions. After his death today in Buenos Aires at the age of 60, the world was quick to recall his enduring impact.

Soccer • 25 Nov 20

Maradona in recovery after successful brain surgery

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona is in recovery after successful surgery to treat a subdural hematoma, a blood clot on the brain, the former World Cup winner's doctor announced.

Soccer • 04 Nov 20

Diego Maradona currently coaches Gimnasia y Esgrima in Argentina's top flight

Updated Maradona set for surgery to treat bleeding in the brain

Diego Maradona will undergo surgery for a subdural haematoma later today, according to his doctor.

Soccer • 03 Nov 20

Messi during his side's defeat to Bayern Munich

Messi and the tectonic shifts in the transfer landscape

If Lionel Messi does make an immediate move from Barcelona, it would fall into the epoch-defining category but age and the changing face of the 'super clubs' approach make for a degree of awkwardness in terms of what happens next.

Soccer • 26 Aug 20

Keith Ward: "I'll never be one them Das who loves their shed."

My social distancing: Keith Ward on spinach & hoovering

RTÉ Sport is speaking to our sports stars and asking how they're using their time and tweaking their training routines to stay fit and healthy. Today it's the turn of Bohs midfielder Keith Ward.

Soccer • 02 Apr 20