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
US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India
The Trump administration has increasingly turned to the military to help carry out its immigration agenda.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation
Countries from Russia, China, Spain, Ireland and the UK say they continue to support the two-state solution.
Wed Feb 05 2025
US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong
Trump's crackdown on de minimis would make the products sold by the likes of Shein and Temu more expensive.
Wed Feb 05 2025
US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's stance remains the same as that of other Islamic countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs
More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha
A total of 44,901 civil servants were screened under Public Service Psychological Health Digital Profiling System, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Wed Feb 05 2025
India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president
Vice President Sara Duterte would be the Philippines' second most senior official to face removal from office.
Wed Feb 05 2025
What is a sovereign wealth fund?
Sovereign wealth funds are investment vehicles owned by countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism
The current alarm over Trumps tariff threats overlooks a key point: global markets are resilient and adaptable.
Wed Feb 05 2025