1986 World Cup

Diego Maradona unveils 12-feet statue of himself in Kolkata, says he's not 'god of football'

Diego Maradona and modesty don't sit well together but the Argentine legend called himself a "simple footballer" and not the god of football as his admirers watched, joyfully transfixed, his hand at self-deprecation.

Diego Maradona supports use of video technology in football matches to prevent another 'Hand of God'

Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal would not have stood if the technology had existed during his heyday

Rude, petulant and surly: Iceland players slam Cristiano Ronaldo for 'small mentality' comment

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo came under fire Wednesday for describing Iceland as having a "small mentality" after the minnows grabbed a 1-1 draw against his Portugal side.