Diego Maradona

2022 - 12 - 18

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Diego Maradona Junior sheds tears of joy (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Diego Maradona Junior wept tears of joy as Argentina laid its hands on the FIFA World Cup for the first time since his father led the Albiceleste to Mexico ...

Maradona's Instagram account, now administered by his children, showed a merged picture of Daniel Passarella, Maradona and Messi – captains of the country's 1978, 1986 and 2022 winning teams – each holding the World Cup trophy. He added in a post: "The cup is going to Buenos Aires." Now Lionel Messi has followed Maradona into the history books as the captain, number 10 and driving force of a team that has conquered the world.

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Argentina pay tribute to Diego Maradona during World Cup trophy ... (The Independent)

German Pezzella carried a shirt in honour of the late Argentina legend, who guided the nation to the trophy in 1986 – their most recent triumph until ...

After the Argentina captain did just that, the trophy was passed between his teammates. [Lionel Messi](/topic/lionel-messi) scored twice on Sunday – while Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe netted a hat-trick to claim the golden boot – to finally lift the one trophy to have long eluded him. It was the first edition o the World Cup to take place since Maradona died aged 60 in 2020.

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Argentina fans throw huge party at Diego Maradona house after ... (Daily Express)

Argentina supporters took over a former home of Diego Maradona after the World Cup final win.

Messi can now boast having won in Qatar in 2022 and he was also given the Golden Ball for player of the tournament. People of all ages were present, emblazoned in the famous white and blue striped shirts. Last month marked two years since the death of the great Maradona. But Messi and Argentina came through to crown the Paris Saint-Germain forward's illustrious career. Argentina thought they had won the game but for Kylian Mbappe to turn it on its head. Supporters flocked to the house in Buenos Aires to celebrate Sunday's dramatic victory over France.

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Argentina fans celebrate World Cup win all over the globe as Diego ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Argentina fans have been pictured celebrating all over the world after their side edged out defending champions France in the World Cup final after a tense ...

[Join the debate!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/argentina-world-cup-final-2022-28764336#comments-section) What did you make of Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and France? After a long wait, Tchouameni dragged his penalty wide to hand Argentina the advantage. [Lionel Messi](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lionel-messi) stole the show in [Qatar](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/qatar) as he inspired Lionel Scaloni's side to their first World Cup triumph since Maradona led the Albiceleste to glory back in 1986. "I want to keep playing as World Cup champions with Argentina shirt." Messi had confirmed before the match that Sunday would be his final ever World Cup match. But Didier Deschamps' suddenly burst into life in the 80th minute courtesy of a stunning double from [Kylian Mbappe](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/kylian-mbappe), who netted twice in just 90 seconds to force extra-time. He added: "A game of suffering, two s***ty shots and they tied us. [edging out France in an epic World Cup final](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-argentina-france-worldcup-final-28762994) - including at the house of the late, great Diego Maradona. Now to enjoy." Understandably, all eyes were on Messi after Argentina's triumph. I knew that God was going to give it to me, I had a feeling that it was going to be this. [Angel Di Maria](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/angel-di-maria) had put Argentina in control against a France side who appeared to be devoid of energy after being plagued by a virus in the build-up to the final.

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