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Maradona

British

/ ˌmærəˈdɒnə /

noun

Diego Armando (dɪˈeɪɡəʊ). born 1960, Argentinian footballer and manager: his clubs included Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, and Napoli; scored 34 goals in 91 internationals (1977–94); under his captaincy Argentina won the World Cup in 1986

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But, with six minutes remaining, a moment of Maradona magic settled the final - the forward's superb first-time half-volleyed through ball sent Jorge Burruchaga racing away to nab the winner.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

The record of $9.3 million is for a jersey worn by Argentinian star Maradona during a legendary quarter-final clash with England in the 1986 Mexico World Cup.

From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026

So after every win, led by De Paul, the squad sings "La Cuarta Estrella" - this World Cup's anthem, dedicated to Messi and settling an old score for Maradona.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

Bellingham is the first player to score at least two goals in consecutive World Cup knockout matches since Diego Maradona in 1986.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

Enrique might have been the next Pelé, but I wasn’t even in the same galaxy as Maradona.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez

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