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Claudio Gentile and the story of Diego Maradona’s first World Cup

May 29th, 2014 by David Elkin

David Elkin looks at Diego Maradona’s first World Cup and the Argentine’s defining run-in with one Claudio Gentile.

Hand of God 25 Years On

June 22nd, 2011 by Ger McCarthy

It’s 25 years to the day since Diego Maradon’s famous ‘Hand of God’ goal against England, and Ger McCarthy remembers one of football’s most controversial moments.

Serie A Update

November 2nd, 2010 by Richard Chambers

It was an historic weekend in Serie A for a Juventus legend, while two other more controversial figures also hit the headlines.

This week’s trip down memory lane sees a record breaking match in Africa, the birth of the FA, revolt in Scotland, the debut of one of the games best young players and the retirement of El Diego. October 26 If Manchester United fans thought yesterday’s loss to Liverpool was bad then they’ve obviously don’t remember […]