Argentines will formally bid farewell on Thursday to one of the nation's favorite sons, soccer great Diego Maradona, a beloved athlete whose life was marred by struggles with addiction.

A million people are expected to pay tribute to the late Argentine football legend in Buenos Aires.

Former England captain accuses Argentina great of having ‘no sportsmanship’ and reveals they never spoke again in the 42 years since the famous 1986 World Cup quarter-final

Fans pay their respects to the football icon as President Alberto Fernandez declares three days of national mourning.

Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona thrilled his country, and the world, with his artistic and captivating style of play.

Diego Maradona had greatness in him but his refusal to apologise for his 'Hand of God' goal that helped knock England out of the 1986 World Cup proved he lacked sportsmanship, former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton has said.

For some, Diego Maradona's Hand of God goal is the most memorable moment of his career, but he scored the Goal of the Century in the same 1986 World Cup quarter-final, which also served as "revenge" for the Falklands War.

Heartbroken fans of Diego Maradona gathered on the streets of Buenos Aires to mourn the Argentine soccer legend's death on Wednesday, praying, laying flowers and singing patriotic and sport chants.

Time has healed the wounds that Diego Maradona inflicted on England at the 1986 World Cup and he should be remembered for his achievements in football rather than for scoring its most infamous goal, former England midfielder Trevor Steven has said.

It became the most iconic sporting comment of all time but the English-speaking world very nearly did not get to hear Diego Maradona's pithy reflection on his infamous goal in Argentina's 2-1 defeat of England at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.

Striker-turned-pundit Gary Lineker has been blasted by fans over a tone-deaf reference to Maradona's "hand of God" nickname in a Twitter tribute on the day the icon died, pleading his innocence over his "heartfelt" words. Read Full Article at RT.com

Heartbroken fans of Argentine soccer star Diego Maradona gathered on the streets of Buenos Aires to mourn on Wednesday, following the news of his death.

For all his God-given footballing genius, Diego Maradona, at least for a generation of England fans, will be forever demonized for a moment of skulduggery in Mexico City's Azteca Stadium at the 1986 World Cup.

The unique gifts of football legend Diego Maradona throughout his career appeared to come from a higher force.

Players, fans and politicians express sorrow, recall his thrilling style that left indelible mark on football history.

For all his God-given footballing genius, Diego Maradona, at least for a generation of England fans, will be forever demonized for a moment of skulduggery in Mexico City's Azteca Stadium at the 1986 World Cup.

For all his God-given footballing genius, Diego Maradona, at least for a generation of England fans, will be forever demonized for a moment of skulduggery in Mexico City's Azteca Stadium at the 1986 World Cup.

Legendary Argentine World Cup winner Diego Maradona died following a heart attack on Wednesday, aged 60.

Legendary Argentine World Cup winner Diego Maradona died following a heart attack on Wednesday, aged 60.

Diego Armando Maradona may have entertained and infuriated in equal measure, depending on whether you were supporting him or his opponents, but when he was at his best, there were few, if any, who could match his brilliance. Read Full Article at RT.com

Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who was among the best players who led his country to the 1986 World Cup, has died at 60.

Former Reuters Cuba correspondent Andrew Cawthorne recalls taking the field with Diego Maradona, who died on Wednesday, in this Reuters story from 2004.

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona has died

Argentinian soccer legend Diego Maradona, who scored the infamous "Hand of God" goal in the 1986 World Cup, has died, officials said Wednesday. He was 60.