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Hugo, Diego Maradona’s brother dies 52

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4 years ago

December 28, 2021

Hugo Maradona, Diego Maradona’s younger brother, died in Naples on Tuesday at the age of 52, exactly a year after the Argentine football star went away, according to Italian football club Napoli.

Napoli announced on their website, confirming rumours in the Italian press that the former footballer had died of a heart attack.

Hugo, Diego Maradona's brother dies 52

The players and Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis “come together around Maradona’s family and unite with them in the agony of Hugo’s loss,” according to the club.

Hugo Maradona was an Argentine youth international midfielder who played in Italy, Austria, Spain, Argentina, and Japan before settling in Italy permanently and briefly managing amateur clubs in Naples.

Maradona, who had three children, recently ran for mayor of Buenos Aires on a right-wing list, which was defeated by the left.

Hugo Maradona joined Diego Maradona at Napoli in 1987 before being loaned to Ascoli.

The two brothers played against each other on September 20 of that year, with Diego’s Napoli coming out on top 2-1.

Diego Maradona, widely regarded as one of the all-time great footballers, died in November 2020 at the age of 60.

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June 3, 2024

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The West London Premier League team made this announcement on its website in a statement, saying, commencing July 1, 2024, Maresca will assume his new position. The Blues put the Italian under contract for five years.

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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week

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1 year ago

June 2, 2024

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After winning the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be announced as a new signing by Real Madrid the following week.

In February, the 25-year-old international athlete made his choice. He can now be regarded as a new Real player because every document has been completed, sealed, and signed.

As per media reports, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. “.. I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game as Parc des Princes on Sunday,” Mbappe said in a video statement on X.

“It’s a lot of emotions. (For) many years I had the chance and great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to travel here,” Mbappe added.

“It’s hard and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave the country, France, the league and the Championship. But I think, I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.”