Leading article: Ball control
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.You've got to hand it to him: Diego Maradona still hasn't lost his eye for goal. He might have retired as a player long ago and been dragged through a horror show of drug abuse and weight problems, but the compact Argentinian still has that old killer instinct.
Take yesterday's press conference at Hampden Park ahead of Scotland's friendly with Argentina. Prodded by a journalist from south of the border on the notorious "Hand of God" incident that helped eject England from the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, the new Argentine coach refused to be contrite.
Instead, he scurried up to the other end and planted the ball firmly in the back of the English net. Did England not, he asked, win the 1966 World Cup, with the help a goal that did not, in fact, cross the line? So who are they to rake over the past?
Ouch! Perhaps it's time to stop tangling with this man. Somehow, he keeps coming out on top.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
0Comments