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The 10 Biggest Controversies in Ballon d’Or History—Ranked

The winner of soccer’s most coveted individual prize is always fiercely debated.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 23

Messi Retired the No. 10 Shirt From His Body — Can Argentina Retire It From the Game?

Messi's Argentina exit reopens a 25-year fight over the No. 10 jersey Maradona made iconic, and the FIFA rule that may block a tribute again.

Latin Times · Sep 5

Why FIFA Won’t Allow Argentina to Retire Lionel Messi’s No. 10 Shirt

The iconic Albiceleste No. 10 is vacant following Messi’s decision to quit international soccer.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 2

Cole Palmer Gives Xabi Alonso the Best and Worst Moments of Chelsea Debut

After a summer spent getting bored while watching the World Cup from the sidelines, Palmer stole the spotlight in his first Premier League appearance of the season.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 24

Maradona's 'hand of god' football sells for one-third of estimate at US auction

The football with which Diego Maradona scored his ‘Hand of God’ goal against England at the 1986 World Cup has sold at auction for 3.35million…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24

Where Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ Ball Ranks in Most Expensive Sports Memorabilia Ever

The Argentine great is also responsible for the most expensive piece of soccer memorabilia ever sold.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 24

Ball used by Maradona to score famous ‘Hand of God’ goal auctioned for £2.5m

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The Independent UK · Aug 24

Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball sells for £2.5m

Maradona scored a controversial goal against England in the 1986 World Cup

The Independent UK · Aug 24

“He was the cleverest player ever - he could be a soldier and he could be a general. He had no ego” Kevin Keegan on the best he ever played with and against

Kevin Keegan had a spectacular list of teammates and opponents, but three names really stood out to him

FourFourTwo · Aug 24

The Greatest Soccer Players of All Time Ranked by Height

From 5'1" butterfly fillets to 6'11" behemoths, the world of soccer has seen a wide range of different physical statures impress.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 13