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 lawmakers urge Biden to extend TikTok Jan. 19 ban deadline
If banned, the short video app used by 170 million Americans would quickly go dark.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Baltic Sea nations seek to limit further incidents after cable breaches
Some 2,000 ships are crossing the Baltic Sea every day, making it difficult to monitor it all, says Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics.
Tue Jan 14 2025
EU reassesses tech probes into Apple, Google and Meta, FT reports
The tech giants have urged US President-elect Donald Trump to challenge European Union's regulatory scrutiny against them.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Women's restrooms and new tiles at Batu Caves to be ready for Thaipusam
Tan Sri R. Nadarajah says, about RM6 million has been spent to date to carry out repair and maintenance works at the place of worship.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Federal Court sets March 13-14 for hearing of final appeals in Kevin Morais' murder case
Six men are appealing against the Court of Appeal's decision to uphold their conviction for murder and the death sentences.
Tue Jan 14 2025
UK man fined RM700 for entering protected area at KLIA
Polak Kendon is charged with entering a protected area at Gate C, level five of KLIA T1, without a valid pass.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Indonesia plans minimum age for social media use
The move aims at protecting children, its communications minister says.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Level Up: The Superman guide to the future of work
By 2030, tasks performed solely by humans are expected to shrink from 47% to 33%.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Future-proof your career: Master these 5 core skills to thrive by 2025
As automation takes over routine tasks, creativity will become a defining trait for employees.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Why the labour market is evolving and how employers are adapting
As AI and technology advance, skills like cognitive abilities, ethics, and technology-related expertise will either gain or lose importance.
Tue Jan 14 2025