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    Mourning in Argentina Where Diego Maradona Walked

    In front of Estadio Diego Armando Maradona, the stadium of Argentinos Juniors, where Maradona first played professionally.Mourning at the Places Where ‘El Dios’ WalkedDuring three national days of mourning for Diego Maradona, Argentines traveled — sometimes hundreds of miles — to honor him at the sites where his talent once made them smile.In front of Estadio Diego Armando Maradona, the stadium of Argentinos Juniors, where Maradona first played professionally.Credit…Supported byContinue reading the main storyPhotographs by More

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    Diego Maradona, One of Soccer’s Greatest Players, Is Dead at 60

    AdvertisementContinue reading the main storySupported byContinue reading the main storyDiego Maradona, One of Soccer’s Greatest Players, Is Dead at 60He was ranked with Pelé among the best, and his ability to surprise and startle won over fans and even critics. But his excesses and addictions darkened his legacy.Diego Maradona in 1986, the year he led Argentina to soccer’s world championship.Credit…Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesBy More

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    From Ortega to Messi: Diego Maradona's Long Shadow

    After scoring on Sunday, Messi paid tribute to Maradona by removing his Barcelona jersey to reveal a Newell’s Old Boys shirt. Messi played at the Argentine club before starting his career; Maradona spent time there near the end of his.Credit…Albert Gea/ReutersOn SoccerDiego Maradona’s Long ShadowFrom Ariel Ortega to Lionel Messi, dozens of players have been hailed as the next Maradona, the heir to his famed No. 10. But the fit was never perfect.After scoring on Sunday, Messi paid tribute to Maradona by removing his Barcelona jersey to reveal a Newell’s Old Boys shirt. Messi played at the Argentine club before starting his career; Maradona spent time there near the end of his.Credit…Albert Gea/ReutersSupported byContinue reading the main storyBy More

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    Diego Maradona, a Hero Who All Too Human

    Credit…Enrique Marcarian/ReutersSkip to contentSkip to site indexOn SoccerThe Most Human of ImmortalsThe sport that Diego Maradona illuminated, the one he lifted into an art, was not tarnished by all that he did to himself.Credit…Enrique Marcarian/ReutersSupported byContinue reading the main storyBy More

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    Diego Maradona Is Mourned in Argentina

    AdvertisementContinue reading the main storySupported byContinue reading the main storyIn Argentina, Maradona’s Death Sets Off a Vivid Display of Public GriefFor many Argentines, Diego Maradona, who died on Wednesday, was no mere soccer superstar. “I feel like a member of my family just died,” said one.A makeshift memorial for Diego Maradona in the San Telmo neighborhood in Buenos Aires.Credit…Sarah Pabst for The New York TimesBy More

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    Diego Maradona, Argentina's Icon

    Diego Maradona brandishes the World Cup won by his team after a 3-2 victory over West Germany in 1986.Credit…Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesSkip to contentSkip to site indexOne Nation, Under MaradonaImages from the life of one of soccer’s — and Argentina’s — biggest icons.Diego Maradona brandishes the World Cup won by his team after a 3-2 victory over West Germany in 1986.Credit…Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesSupported byContinue reading the main storyBy More