Diego Maradona

Born: October 30, 1960

Height: 5' 5" (165cm)

Hometown: Lanus, Argentina
Nationality: Argentina Argentine

Position: Attacker
Diego Maradona
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Career History
Sports Mole has 458 articles about Diego Maradona. Articles 1 to 40:
Lionel Messi of Argentina, on July 19, 2026
Maradona anonymous in 1990, Messi bypassed in 2026 — the damning parallel that defines Argentina's two most lopsided World Cup final defeats
No shots for 117 minutes, two expulsions and a dominant opponent — how Argentina's 2026 final echoed their worst night since Rome 36 years ago.
01:35
 Lionel Messi of Argentina, Sergio Busquets of Spain - September 7, 2010
Lionel Messi's record vs. Spain | World Cup 2026
Ahead of the World Cup 2026 final, Sports Mole takes a close look at Argentina captain Lionel Messi's international record against Spain.
Jul 16, 19:26
 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates on July 15, 2026
England 1-2 Argentina: Lionel Messi dedicates World Cup win to Diego Maradona after setting new record in semi-finals
Lionel Messi pays tribute to Diego Maradona after setting a new World Cup record in Argentina's 2-1 comeback victory over England in the semi-finals.
Jul 16, 08:50
 Argentina's Diego Maradona dribbles before scoring the 'Goal of the Century' against England at the 1986 World Cup
England vs. Argentina: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between England and Argentina.
Jul 13, 10:36
 Lionel Messi during Argentina's match against Algeria, on June 17, 2026
Argentina vs. Austria: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Argentina and Austria.
Jun 21, 00:09
 Marcel Desailly/World Cup composite
World Cup 2026: Chelsea legend names 'surprise' nation who could win the tournament
Marcel Desailly opens up on who he would like to see win the 2026 World Cup, that is set to take place in North America this summer, with Portugal being the nation he wants to see lift the much coveted trophy. The reason for this is he wants Cristiano Ronaldo to finish his career with a World Cup triumph.
Jun 5, 16:00
 Argentina captain Lionel Messi lifts the 2022 FIFA World Cup Trophy in Qatar
Pele, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi among players involved in the most frequent World Cup clashes in history
Sports Mole takes a definitive look at the most frequently played clashes in FIFA World Cup history.
Jun 2, 21:02
 Liverpool players celebrate scoring in the 2001 UEFA Cup semi-final against Barcelona
Top 10 UEFA Cup/Europa League finals of all time
Ahead of the 2026 Europa League final between Freiburg and Aston Villa, Sports Mole rounds up the 10 greatest finals in UEFA Cup/Europa League history.
May 18, 08:00
 General view of the MetLife Stadium on June 27, 2024
Where will the opening and final matches of the 2026 World Cup be held?
As the 2026 World Cup reaches its denouement, Sports Mole recalls the tournament's opener and lets you know where the world champions will be crowned.
May 2, 17:27
 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 500th goal for Barcelona, against Real Madrid, on April 23, 2017
Lionel Messi's greatest games for Barcelona - and there were a few
Sports Mole counts down the 20 greatest performances of Lionel Messi's Blaugrana career.
May 1, 07:23
 England's Harry Kane on June 17, 2026
England's most-capped players in history as Harry Kane eyes all-time appearance record
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's most-capped players of all time.
Mar 25, 10:12
 Best Forwards of all time feature
The 10 best forwards of all time: Who comes out on top between Messi, Ronaldo, Maradona?
Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest attackers in football history.
Mar 23, 10:12
 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes pictured on November 10, 2024
Most expensive January transfers of all time: Who are the biggest winter signings ever?
From Antoine Semenyo to Bruno Fernandes, Sports Mole takes a look at the 10 most expensive January transfers of all time.
Feb 3, 08:00
 Greatest goals feature
Messi, Pele, Maradona: Who tops our list of the 10 greatest goals of all time?
Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest goals in football history.
Jan 15, 13:50
 Patrick Vieira and El Hadj Diouf, France vs Senegal - 31 May, 2002
The top 10 biggest World Cup shocks of all time: Where do Cape Verde's 2026 heroics against Spain rank?
Sports Mole looks back at the 10 most shocking results in World Cup history ahead of the 2026 tournament, including the Miracle of Bern and the Agony of Mineirao.
Dec 5, 20:17
 FIFA World Cup trophy on January 7, 2026
Top 10 World Cup goals of all time with the 2026 tournament now just around the corner
Sports Mole picks our top 10 goals in the history of the World Cup.
Dec 5, 20:08
 Zlatan Ibrahimovic reacts as he looks on from the tribune prior to the Coppa Italia match
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's magical overhead kick vs. England: The Swede's top 10 goals of all time
Sports Mole counts down the 10 best goals of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's distinguished career.
Nov 14, 12:43
 Lionel Messi, Pele and Cristiano Ronaldo in a collage for the greatest players of all time
Greatest football players of all time: The top 10 ranked including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Sports Mole ranks the top 10 football players of all time - does Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pele or Diego Maradona make it as number one?
Nov 10, 14:17
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever XI including Steven Gerrard, Bobby Moore, Wayne Rooney
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI.
Oct 15, 08:00
 Thierry Henry celebrates on April 25, 2004
The greatest players never to win the Ballon d'Or: Thierry Henry, Andres Iniesta and more
Sports Mole takes a look back in history to identify the greatest players never to win the illustrious Ballon d'Or.
Sep 21, 22:11
 Napoli's Kevin De Bruyne - August 23, 2025
Preview:Napoli vs Pisa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Serie A clash between Napoli and Pisa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 20, 08:32
 Most free kicks scored in history
Most free kicks scored in football history: Where does Lionel Messi rank in the top 10 most dangerous set-piece takers ever?
Who has scored the most free kicks in football history? Sports Mole counts down the top 10 most dangerous set piece takers of all time, including Lionel Messi.
Jul 31, 22:40
 Lionel Messi celebrates winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina
The best World Cup finals of all time ahead of Spain vs. Argentina 2026 battle
As the 2026 World Cup prepares for the knockout rounds, Sports Mole counts down the top 10 greatest World Cup finals of all time.
Jun 11, 16:54
 Diego Maradona of Argentina - June 22, 1986
Top 10 most controversial World Cup moments of all time: Where does Balogun red card scandal rank?
Sports Mole looks back at the 10 most controversial moments in World Cup history.
Jun 11, 16:38
 Bobby Moore holds the trophy aloft after England's 4-2 victory against West Germany in the 1966 FIFA World Cup final
England's greatest ever World Cup XI as Three Lions bid for 2026 glory
Sports Mole selects its greatest ever England XI based solely on performances at World Cups.
Jun 11, 16:07
 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo looks crestfallen following the 4-0 defeat to Germany at the 2014 World Cup
The top 10 players to have never won the World Cup as 2026 competition enters its latter stages
Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players never to have won the World Cup.
Jun 11, 15:45
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Spanish players of all time
As part of the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 players in the history of Spanish football.
Jun 11, 11:33
 Lionel Messi celebrates winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina
2026 World Cup: Top 10 greatest games in World Cup history
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole takes on the challenging task of selecting the top 10 greatest games in World Cup history.
Jun 11, 08:00
 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 500th goal for Barcelona, against Real Madrid, on April 23, 2017
Barcelona's greatest ever number 10s, ahead of Lamine Yamal's introduction to that special club
Ahead of Lamine Yamal's expected introduction into Barcelona's number 10 club, Sports Mole looks back at the best players to have donned the famous number for the club.
May 23, 14:16
 Barcelona attacker Lamine Yamal on March 11, 2025
Lamine Yamal to join illustrious Barcelona club including Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona next season?
Barcelona will reportedly offer Lamine Yamal the legendary number 10 shirt next season, on top of new and improved long-term contract.
May 20, 17:49
 Napoli's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia celebrates scoring against Juventus on January 13, 2023
Juventus vs. Napoli: Head-to-head record and past meetings before Serie A clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Napoli and Juventus.
Jan 23, 06:30
 Argentina's Lionel Messi versus Bolivia in March 2016
Argentina vs. Bolivia: Lionel Messi's career-best record against La Verde
Sports Mole goes back through the archives to take a look at Lionel Messi's record against Bolivia in an Argentina jersey.
Oct 13, 16:25
 Argentina's Paulo Dybala celebrates after scoring on September 5, 2024
Argentina's Paul Dybala reacts to wearing Lionel Messi's No.10 shirt in Chile win
Argentina playmaker Paulo Dybala comments on wearing Lionel Messi's number 10 jersey in Thursday's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Chile.
Sep 6, 11:44
 Napoli's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia celebrates scoring their third goal on October 21, 2023
Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'make contact' over Khvicha Kvaratskhelia transfer
Liverpool reportedly make contact over a potential summer transfer to Napoli and Georgia star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Jun 20, 23:47
 Argentina's Lionel Messi on June 9, 2024.
Preview:Argentina vs. Canada - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Copa America clash between Argentina and Canada, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 18, 22:22
 Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy
England vs. Brazil all-time combined XI: Who makes the cut alongside Pele, Ronaldo?
Ahead of England's clash with Brazil on Saturday, Sports Mole compiles an all-time greatest XI of players to have represented either nation.
Mar 21, 20:12
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against Napoli in the Champions League on August 8, 2020
Barcelona vs. Napoli: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash between Barcelona and Napoli, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Mar 10, 20:00
 Barcelona's Inigo Martinez in action with Napoli's Victor Osimhen on February 21, 2024
Preview:Barcelona vs. Napoli - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Barcelona and Napoli, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 10, 10:08
 Napoli's Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 21, 2024
Preview:Napoli vs. Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between Napoli and Juventus, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 1, 18:34
 Napoli's Amir Rrahmani, Juan Jesus and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa react after the match on December 29, 2023
Preview:Napoli vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Napoli and Barcelona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 21, 09:36
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