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Update Argentina's Boca Juniors Marcelo Weigandt raises the Maradona Cup trophy following a friendly football match against Spain's Barcelona. (AFP) video

AS IT HAPPENED: Boca Juniors win Maradona Cup over Barcelona in Saudi Arabia

  • The Argentine legend played for both clubs during his career
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The Maradona Cup will be played in honor of the late great Argentine maestro, Diego Armando Maradona between Barcelona and Boca Juniors. (AN Photo/Basheer Saleh)

Two sporting giants Barcelona and Boca Juniors collide in the inaugural Maradona Cup

By Zaid Khashogji - delete - Abdulelah Batobarh ·
Football giants set for Maradona Cup kickoff as Riyadh honors sporting legend. (Supplied)

Football giants set for Maradona Cup kickoff as Riyadh honors sporting legend

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Dec. 14 confirmed as date for Maradona Cup match between Barcelona and Boca Juniors in Saudi Arabia

Dec. 14 confirmed as date for Maradona Cup match between Barcelona and Boca Juniors in Saudi Arabia

By Ali Khaled ·

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