
Iconic Kobe Bryant jersey could fetch up to $7mn at auction: Sotheby's
The previous record was set earlier in 2022, with the sale of a jersey worn during the 1986 World Cup by football legend Diego Maradona.
Sat Jan 14 2023

Pele and Maradona cases are 'sentimental' - Pep says Messi is the greatest
Pep Guardiola believes Lionel Messi is undoubtedly the greatest player of all time, describing arguments in favour of Pele or Diego Maradona as "sentimental".
Wed Dec 21 2022

'Diego encouraged us from heaven' Messi cites Maradona inspiration as Argentina celebrate World Cup win
Lionel Messi believes Diego Maradona "encouraged us from heaven" as Argentina beat France in Sunday's World Cup final.
Tue Dec 20 2022

Argentina's golden boy on the silver screen? Senna and Diego Maradona director wants to document Messi's magic
Leading documentary director Asif Kapadia wants to bring a Lionel Messi movie to life.
Mon Dec 19 2022

Messi on a par with Maradona ahead of final shot at World Cup glory, says Zanetti
Lionel Messi is on a par with Diego Maradona and deserves to lift the World Cup for the first time on Sunday, believes his former Argentina team-mate Javier Zanetti.
Thu Dec 15 2022

Messi: Maradona is 'pushing us from heaven'
Argentina has not won the tournament since Maradona inspired their second triumph in 1986, and this is the first finals since his passing two years ago.
Sat Dec 10 2022

Soccer: Maradona's 1986 World Cup final shirt returns to Argentina
The shirt was handed over to the country's football association by collector Marcelo Ordas.
Thu Oct 20 2022

Maradona 'Hand of God' shirt to go on display during World Cup
The shirt, which sold for $9.3 mln to a secret buyer, has been loaned to Qatar's 3-2-1 sports museum and will go on display till April 1.
Tue Oct 04 2022

In land of Maradona and Messi, fans jostle for World Cup stickers
The hunt for World Cup stickers are driving the already sport-mad country into a frenzy, leaving many shops with no stock left to sell.
Wed Sep 21 2022

Argentine courts to try Maradona doctors, nurses for homicide
Eight people including doctors, nurses and a psychologist who cared for Maradona at the time of his death are accused of "simple homicide".
Thu Jun 23 2022

Soccer - Maradona tribute plane unveiled in Argentina
The Tango D10S a 12-seater financed by an Argentine fintech company - is designed as a flying museum in tribute to Maradona.
Thu May 26 2022

Maradona's 'Hand of God' jersey sells for record US$9.28m at auction
The jersey worn by Diego Maradona when he scored his famous "Hand of God" goal against England in the 1986 World Cup was sold at an auction on Wednesday for a world record price of US$9.28 million.
Thu May 05 2022

Maradona shirt auction opens with bid of $5 million
Sotheby's is selling the blue number 10 Argentina shirt in an online sale that runs until May 4.
Fri Apr 22 2022

Maradona's daughter claims wrong jersey is up for auction
Dalma Maradona said the Argentina shirt is not the one her late father wore when he scored the infamous "Hand of God" goal against England.
Fri Apr 08 2022

Hugo Maradona dies a year after his brother Diego
Hugo Maradona died at his home near Naples from a heart attack.
Wed Dec 29 2021

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
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Wed Feb 19 2025

Sivasangari eyes new career-high in world rankings
After climbing to a career-best world number seven, national women's squash ace S. Sivasangari is determined to keep rising.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Outburst against Steven Sim: DAP will probe if there's a complaint - Loke
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke says the disciplinary committee has not received any reports related to the incident so far.
Wed Feb 19 2025

US judge will not block Elon Musk from firing federal workers, accessing data
The case raises questions about Musk's apparent unchecked authority as a top deputy to President Donald Trump.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Dozens of false killer whales stranded on remote Australian beach
Rescue crews trying to save the majority of the large dolphins that survived the ordeal, according to authorities.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Trump restricts AP access over Gulf of Mexico issue
The AP, citing editorial standards, says it would continue to use the gulf's established name.
Wed Feb 19 2025

China to fly back 200 nationals rescued from Myanmar scam centres, Thai official says
This is part of a multinational effort to crack down on illegal online operations run from the region.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Somber Tiger Woods back in action in TGL loss to New York GC
Tiger Woods makes his first start since the death of his mother when he competed in a TGL match at Palm Beach Gardens.
Wed Feb 19 2025