Category: Maradona

European Football Stories: The Surprise Loss That Began Juve’s Drought

AC Milan, Coppa Italia, Europa League, European Cups, European Football Stories, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Maradona, Napoli, Premier League, Real Madrid, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, UEFA Cup
Among the five Champions League finals that Juventus have been at the receiving end since their title win in 1996, their best chance was in 1997. But Juve were guilty of turning a blind eye to the ingenuity of their opponents Borussia Dortmund.
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Serie A clubs had ensured an Italian three-peat in European competition and the 1989/90 hat-trick marked the zenith of Italian club football

European Football Stories: The Serie A Unprecedented Three-Peat

AC Milan, Benfica, Champions League, Conference League, Europa League, European Conference League, European Cups, European Football Stories, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, La Liga, Maradona, Mourinho, Napoli, Olimpico Roma, Premier League, Real Madrid, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spain, Spanish Football, UEFA Cup
With the addition of the UECL last season, clubs in the various leagues across Europe once again have three continental competitions to look forward to. The possibility of three clubs from the same league/country making a clean sweep has once again arisen. It remains to be seen if Serie A' s unique three-peat of 1990 will witness a repeat in the coming years.
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The influence of Maradona on the World Cup extends past his 1986 heroics. It’s a story that is as fascinating and with as many twists as that of his life. 

Diego Maradona and His World Cup Experiences

Argentina, Argentinian Football, Italian Football, Maradona, Napoli, Serie A, World Cup
The passing of Diego Armando Maradona has caused unspeakable sadness across the world. Why does the death of a footballer who hung up his boots more than two decades ago still spark such sentiments? Part of the reason might be his memorable performances in World Cup tournaments. His influence on the competition extends past his 1986 heroics.
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An Ode to Maradona, a Flawed Genius Yet an Eternal Deity

Italian Football, Maradona, Maradona Tribute, Napoli, Serie A
The footballing community is in shock and mourning following the death of Argentine and world football legend Diego Armando Maradona. The iconic forward has left us with people from all walks of life continuing pouring tributes. In a career that was symbolized by many peaks and troughs, there was never a dull moment. Maradona was a true great of the game.
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