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Diego Maradona’s Response to Cristiano Ronaldo Calling Himself the GOAT

Cristiano Ronaldo has always been open about calling himself the best footballer ever... but Diego Maradona has his own thoughts about that claim.
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 30, 2026
World Cup 2026: Lamine Yamal names three players who have impressed him
Spain winger, Lamine Yamal, has named three players who have impressed him at the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament so far. Speaking ahead of Spain’s Round of 32 fixture against Austria on Thursday, the Barcelona star named Argentina’s Lionel Messi, Brazil’s Vinicius Jr, and Morocco’s Ismael Saibari as the players who have impressed him. The three [] World Cup 2026: Lamine Yamal names three players who have impressed him
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· Jun 21, 2026
Maradona, Mexico and the ‘Hand of God’
Diego Maradona was the best player in the 1986 World Cup, and the two goals scored against England, the Hand of God and the Goal of the Century, still have the power to shock and to awe. The post Maradona, Mexico and the ‘Hand of God’ appeared first on Mexico News Daily
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· Jun 22, 2026
World Cup: Argentina honour Maradona on 40th anniversary of ‘Hand of God’
More than five years after his death, Maradona remains a central figure among Argentina supporters, standing alongside Lionel Messi as one of the nation's most revered football icons. The post World Cup: Argentina honour Maradona on 40th anniversary of ‘Hand of God’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
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· Jul 4, 2026
"VAMOS ARGENTINA....": Argentina prez hails team after sealing R16 spot in FIFA WC
Buenos Aires [Argentina], July 4 (ANI): Argentina president Javier Milei hailed the national men's side after they sealed the round of 16 spot in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in a hard-fought win over Cabo Verde.Cabo Verde, powered by its wall Vozinha, produced a match of their lifetime for their fans, but fell slightly short of the class and big game pedigree of the defending champions, with an own goal dimming t
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World : Cape Verde Proud Despite World Cup Heartbreak
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FOX Sports Digital
· Jun 24, 2026
Lisandro Martinez Emotional as Lionel Messi Breaks FIFA World Cup Scoring Record
Argentina star Lionel Messi's double against Austria saw him break the World Cup scoring record. The achievement left his team-mates full of admiration, with Alexis Mac Allister, Leandro Paredes and Lisandro Martinez all paying tribute to the captain's enduring brilliance and influence.
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