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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Luna’s passion for soccer, he says, was born during that fateful World Cup at home, where Argentina earned its second title by the “hand” of Diego Maradona.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Thirty-six years later, England midfielder Steve Hodge put the jersey he swapped with Maradona that day up for auction.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Both Pinto and a police officer testified about the lack of medical equipment in the rented residence where Maradona was recuperating.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Maradona guided Napoli to a first ever Scudetto and added another three years later.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 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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