Diego Maradona — Argentine footballer whose 1986 World Cup "Hand of God" goal is referenced in 2026 World Cup coverage; died in November 2020 after brain surgery complications.
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… Forty years ago in Mexico City, Diego Maradona defeated England in the World Cup quarter-finals in a match that is still remembered for the Argentine great's "hand of God" goal, when he punched the ball into the net. …
England out to write new Azteca history against Mexico, says TuchelCitizen Digital
… Diego Maradona's mix of cheating and devastating skill secured a 2-1 win for Argentina in the quarter-finals. …
England enter World Cup lion's den as Mexico host them at Azteca fortressCitizen Digital
… The stadium, which hosted the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals, holds particular historical significance for England, who are playing there for the first time since a 2-1 defeat by Argentina at the 1986 World Cup, famous for Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal. …
England take the World Cup high road against MexicoCitizen Digital
… If they come through that, there is the tantalising prospect of a last-16 match at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, scene of the legendary 1986 quarter-final against Diego Maradona's Argentina. …
Tuchel delighted to have Bellingham in 'sweet spot' for England at World CupCitizen Digital
… Win that, and they will be off to Mexico City in the last 16, possibly to play Mexico, in the Azteca Stadium where they lost to Diego Maradona's Argentina in 1986. …
Bellingham, Kane score as England beat Panama to reach World Cup last 32Citizen Digital
World Cup exploits of Maradona and Messi have Argentina fans in raptures By AFP June 23, 2026 03:19 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi reacts after missing a penalty kick d …
World Cup exploits of Maradona and Messi have Argentina fans in rapturesCitizen Digital
World Cup exploits of Maradona and Messi have Argentina fans in raptures By AFP June 23, 2026 03:19 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi reacts after missing a penalty kick d …
World Cup exploits of Maradona and Messi have Argentina fans in rapturesCitizen Digital
Maradona's doctors should 'never' have allowed home care, trial hears By AFP June 04, 2026 09:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter (FILES) A mural depicting late Argentine fooball star Diego Maradona, painted …
Maradona's doctors should 'never' have allowed home care, trial hearsCitizen Digital
… It must be difficult to stay humble after being labelled "Kvaradona" as the Georgian was at Italians Napoli, where Argentine great Diego Maradona became an icon, before he joined PSG in 2025. …
Wing kings Kvaratskhelia, Saka can decide Champions League finalCitizen Digital
… During his initiation ceremony, Kvaratskhelia sang Opus’s “Live Is Life”, the song forever associated in Naples with Diego Maradona’s famous pre-match warm-up against Bayern Munich in 1989. …
PSG's Georgian magician Kvaratskhelia ready for another big European nightEngland manager Thomas Tuchel said the Three Lions can banish memories of World Cup pain at the Estadio Azteca by eliminating Mexico in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, referencing England's quarter-final loss 40 years ago in the same city that included Diego Maradona's controversial "hand of God" goal.
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England manager Thomas Tuchel said the Three Lions can banish memories of World Cup pain at the Estadio Azteca by eliminating Mexico in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, referencing England's quarter-final loss 40 years ago in the same city that included Diego Maradona's controversial "hand of God" goal.
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England advance to face Mexico at Mexico's Azteca Stadium in a World Cup round-of-16 tie after Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes to secure a 2-1 win over DR Congo. Mexico arrive undefeated at home with four wins and no goals conceded.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England will play Mexico in the World Cup last-16 match at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on Sunday, where the pitch sits 2,240 metres above sea level, creating an altitude advantage for the hosts as the thinner air affects oxygen delivery and ball movement.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England coach Thomas Tuchel commended Jude Bellingham after the Real Madrid star scored and provided an assist in a 2-0 World Cup victory over Panama, describing him as being "in a sweet spot" following a recent injury.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored in the second half as England defeated Panama 2-0 at MetLife Stadium, securing top place in Group L and advancing to the last 32. Kane's goal was his third of the tournament, moving him to 11 World Cup goals for England.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
On the 40th anniversary of Diego Maradona's 1986 "Hand of God" goal, Lionel Messi scored a double against Austria at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the all-time World Cup goal scorer with 18 goals. Argentine fans in Buenos Aires celebrated both players' iconic tournament moments.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
On the 40th anniversary of Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final, Lionel Messi scored a double against Austria at the 2026 World Cup, making him the all-time World Cup goal scorer with 18 goals.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Seven healthcare professionals are on trial for negligence in Diego Maradona's death in November 2020. A surgeon testified that Maradona should never have been allowed to convalesce at home after brain surgery without around-the-clock monitoring and proper medical equipment; he died of heart failure and acute pulmonary edema two weeks after the procedure.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain face off in the Champions League final in Budapest, with the match potentially decided by the performances of their star wingers—Bukayo Saka for Arsenal and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for PSG, who has scored 10 goals in the competition including seven in the knockout phase.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PSG's Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has become a key symbol of Luis Enrique's attacking side ahead of the Champions League final against Arsenal at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. The player, signed by Napoli from Dinamo Batumi in 2022 for around 10 million euros, brings improvisation and menace to PSG's already talented attacking lineup.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →