Lionel Messi left Argentina when he was 13 and has had a complicated relationship with the nation since. But this World Cup has changed things.
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Argentina’s Most Sacred World Cup Watch Party: Maradona’s Former Home
A Buenos Aires businessman bought Diego Maradona’s old house and has been opening it up for Argentina’s World Cup matches, meat included.
Offices of Diego Maradona’s Doctor Raided Over His Death
The authorities searched the home and offices of the soccer hero’s doctor as part of an investigation into the circumstances of his death last week.
Diego Maradona, Lying in State, Is Mourned as a Man of the People
Known for siding with leftist leaders and causes, the soccer legend’s life, and his politics, never strayed far from his impoverished roots, and his fans loved him for it.
Diego Maradona Is Mourned in Argentina
For 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.
Diego Maradona, One of Soccer’s Greatest Players, Is Dead at 60
He 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.