Diego Maradona Hand of God: Referee to become rich selling match ball
The referee who allowed Diego Maradona’s infamous ‘Hand of God’ goal now stands to earn a fortune selling the match ball at auction.
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CanWNT at No. 7 in last FIFA rankings before 2023 World Cup draw
Canada's women are unchanged at No. 7 in the latest FIFA world rankings.
Ball from Maradona's 'Hand of God' match expected to fetch at least US$2.8 million at auction
The football that was at the feet - and hand - of Diego Maradona as he shocked the world with acts of both brazen gamesmanship and breathtaking skill in Mexico 36 years ago has been put up for auction and is expected to sell for at least £2.5 million (US$2.8 million).
Juve and Roma hit by injury blows in cramped schedule
Injuries continue to mount in Serie A as Juventus forward Angel Di Maria and AS Roma striker Paulo Dybala became the latest big-name players to be ruled out as clubs battle with a packed fixture schedule.
Di Maria out for three weeks with hamstring injury
In a statement, Juve said Di Maria underwent tests on Thursday "which revealed a low-grade lesion to the hamstring of the right thigh". "It will take around 20 days for the player's complete recovery," Juve added.
Sleep is precious for Lebanon coach Cheika in his cross-code challenge
Michael Cheika, the definition of a sporting paradox, has never been one for conventions. He's the rugged battle-scarred forward, who made his money as a fashion importer, a scowling no-nonsense player recalled by team-mates as a master sledger, who can flawlessly flip between five languages. Ad When the world was locked down in a pandemic, looking for passion projects to fill their hours, Chieka took things to extremes, the only person unsurprised, his ever-supportive wife Stephanie.
Canadian women stay at No. 7 in last FIFA rankings before 2023 World Cup draw
Canada's women are unchanged at No. 7 in the latest FIFA world rankings.
MotoGP Phillip Island: ‘To attack and make no mistakes is not easy’ - Espargaro
Aleix Espargaro arrives at Phillip Island with three races and 20 points standing between him and Aprilia’s first MotoGP title.