A mural of Diego Maradona outside the stadium of Argentinos Juniors soccer club, where he began as a professional footballer. Photo: AP/Marcos Brindicci

People

Marvellous Maradona's gift was also a curse

The mercurial, troubled soccer superstar has died, aged 60. Spiro Karanikos-Mimis remembers his flawed brilliance.

Sport

Not JUST the footy scores

It was a busy weekend of sport across the state, with top cyclists hitting the gravel on the Copper Coast and finals fever building across many codes.

Manton St Tales

Djite: on Reds recruitment and keeping the faith

It’s been a busy week at Adelaide United, with new players arriving as others exit. Spiro Karanikos-Mimis discussed the comings and going with Reds’ football director Bruce Djite.

Soccer

Reds' club champion leaves for England

Adelaide United playmaker Riley McGree is exiting the A-League for England’s second tier competition.

Manton St Tales

Adelaide United looks healthy but league-wide issues are concerning

Adelaide United’s squad for next season should be strong but, as Spiro Karanikos-Mimis writes, there is a lot to be worried about in Australian football as the A-League heads towards an uncertain new season.