Indian football fans gathered in Kolkata on Thursday to mourn the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, whose mesmerizing performance and feats in the 1986 World Cup divided fan loyalties in the city.

Indian football fans gathered in Kolkata on Thursday to mourn the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, whose mesmerizing performance and feats in the 1986 World Cup divided fan loyalties in the city.

Before Lionel Messi came along the enduring debate in football about who was the greatest player involved two men: Diego Maradona and Pele.

Before Lionel Messi came along the enduring debate in football about who was the greatest player involved two men: Diego Maradona and Pele.

Before Lionel Messi came along the enduring debate in football about who was the greatest player involved two men: Diego Maradona and Pele.

One of the greatest footballers of all time and Argentina's favourite son, Diego Maradona, dies in Buenos Aires at age 60. Follow our live coverage as Argentina and the world mourns to his death.

The Argentinian football legend was idolised in his home country and by fans worldwide.

Cristiano Ronaldo posted a tribute to Diego Maradona on Wednesday, after the soccer legend died at age 60. "Today I say goodbye to a friend and the world says goodbye to an eternal genius...

The No 10 created a great legacy in the south of Italy, which included two Serie A titles

Juventus and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has posted a heartfelt message after the death of Argentina icon Diego Maradona, bidding farewell to a man he called "a friend" and hailing the legacy he leaves behind. Read Full Article at RT.com

Brazilian football icon Pele has offered condolences after the death of Argentinian superstar Diego Maradona, whose sudden passing has shocked the entire world. Read Full Article at RT.com

An outpouring of sorrow has followed the news that the 1986 World Cup winner has passed away

Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona, widely regarded as one of the game's greatest ever players, died of a heart attack on Wednesday, his lawyer said.

When the women's team of Taboao da Serra lost a league match 29-0 last month it looked like things could hardly get much worse for the small club based outside Brazil's biggest city Sao Paulo.

A one of a kind trophy created for Brazilian World Cup soccer legend Pele and a jersey worn by Canadian ice hockey player Wayne Gretzky as a rookie in 1979 are among items celebrating 100 years of sporting history that are headed for auction.

Public radio station RFI says a "technical problem" meant the obituaries were published prematurely.

France's RFI public radio has apologised for mistakenly publishing obituaries for a number of celebrities still very much alive, including Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Brazilian football legend Pele.

Soccer legend Diego Maradona will undergo emergency surgery after experiencing a subdural hematoma, his doctor confirmed to Sky Sports . Dr...

Former Brazil playmaker Ronaldinho has been forced to pull out of a meet-and-greet event with fans in Brazil, revealing a positive diagnosis for COVID-19 after taking a test at the request of sponsors who had paid him to be there. Read Full Article at RT.com

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RT @adowniebrazil: Worth remembering that people who laughed at Pele counting friendly goals against Benfica, Real Madrid and Inter Milan a…

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RT @adowniebrazil: Worth remembering that people who laughed at Pele counting friendly goals against Benfica, Real Madrid and Inter Milan a…

RT @adowniebrazil: Worth remembering that people who laughed at Pele counting friendly goals against Benfica, Real Madrid and Inter Milan a…

RT @adowniebrazil: Worth remembering that people who laughed at Pele counting friendly goals against Benfica, Real Madrid and Inter Milan a…

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RT @adowniebrazil: Worth remembering that people who laughed at Pele counting friendly goals against Benfica, Real Madrid and Inter Milan a…

RT @itsworldclass: These 2 can't be reached by anyone alive today. The player who will be able to look Messi and Pele in the eyes isn't bor…

Pele, when next you go there ask for their shoe size and buy the originals for them so you can stop having anxiety https://t.co/uwjROa3vva

RT @HaangEmHiigh: One of the CLEANEST Pele Kick ever. https://t.co/PJLekinxrJ

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RT @HaangEmHiigh: One of the CLEANEST Pele Kick ever. https://t.co/PJLekinxrJ

RT @adowniebrazil: Worth remembering that people who laughed at Pele counting friendly goals against Benfica, Real Madrid and Inter Milan a…

RT @adowniebrazil: Worth remembering that people who laughed at Pele counting friendly goals against Benfica, Real Madrid and Inter Milan a…

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RT @adowniebrazil: Worth remembering that people who laughed at Pele counting friendly goals against Benfica, Real Madrid and Inter Milan a…

RT @sushiniesta: People who think Ronaldo is the goat: 1. Speed 2. Piers Morgan 3. Trey 4. Kim K’s 6 year old son 5. Janty People who thi…

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RT @HaangEmHiigh: One of the CLEANEST Pele Kick ever. https://t.co/PJLekinxrJ

RT @ZANewsFlash: JUST IN: Former KZN Public Works MEC, Jomo Sibiya, has been appointed as a special advisor to President Cyril Ramaphosa. S…

RT @MzwaneleManyi: Anyone against Employment Equity Act, wants to maintain inequality. If race is not used, the manifest of that is 100% ab…

RT @KagutaMuseveni: I am glad to be in St. Petersburg, Russia and looking forward to having fruitful engagements at the Russia- Africa summ…