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'I'll Never Forgive Maradona'

'I'll Never Forgive Maradona'

TERRY Butcher admits he will never forgive Diego Maradona for wrecking England's World Cup dream and won't bury the hatchet when he faces the Argentina superstar again. 18 Nov 2008
Scotland SOS For Argentina Game

Scotland SOS For Argentina Game

Scotland manager George Burley has drafted Lee Miller and Scott Robertson into his squad to face Argentina after suffering a series of withdrawals. 18 Nov 2008
Burley Considers Reinforcements

Burley Considers Reinforcements

SCOTLAND manager George Burley is deciding whether to call upon reinforcements for Wednesday night's friendly against Argentina after losing three more players to injury. 17 Nov 2008
Maradona Not Concerned By Absences

Maradona Not Concerned By Absences

DIEGO Maradona believes he has plenty of options to replace the absent Juan Roman Riquelme and Lionel Messi on his debut as Argentina coach against Scotland in Glasgow on Wednesday. 17 Nov 2008
Maradona Dismisses Quit Claim

Maradona Dismisses Quit Claim

New Argentina coach Diego Maradona has dismissed suggestions he will resign if he does not get his choice of assistant. 14 Nov 2008
Argentina: Maradona Won't Resign

Argentina: Maradona Won't Resign

The Argentinean Football Association (AFA) has dismissed speculation Diego Maradona is set to resign as coach of the national team less than 10 days after his appointment. 13 Nov 2008
Maradona Happy With European Tour

Maradona Happy With European Tour

New Argentina coach Diego Maradona has hailed last week's trip to Europe a success, and revealed he wants playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme to be part of his squad for his first match in charge against Scotland later this month. 11 Nov 2008
Reds Stars Queue Up to Meet Maradona

Reds Stars Queue Up to Meet Maradona

NEW Argentina boss Diego Maradona held 'helpful and positive' talks with Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez and his captain-elect Javier Mascherano. 8 Nov 2008
Manchester Visit for Maradona

Manchester Visit for Maradona

ARGENTINA legend Diego Maradona paid a visit to Manchester United's Carrington training ground on Friday morning as part of a whistle-stop tour of the north-west as he takes the first steps in his role as national team coach. 7 Nov 2008
Maradona Pleased With 'Positive' Messi Meeting

Maradona Pleased With 'Positive' Messi Meeting

NEW Argentina coach Diego Maradona admitted he had a 'very positive' meeting with Lionel Messi but was unable to speak to Barcelona president Joan Laporta about releasing the forward for the upcoming friendly against Scotland. 7 Nov 2008
Mascherano Coy on Argentina Role

Mascherano Coy on Argentina Role

Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano has revealed he will talk to new national team coach Diego Maradona before taking a decision on becoming his country's next captain. 6 Nov 2008
Maradona Ready to Revive Argentina

Maradona Ready to Revive Argentina

New Argentina coach Diego Maradona is keen to find the cause of the team's recent poor form when he takes charge for the first time against Scotland. 6 Nov 2008
Maradona Honoured to Be Handed Argentina Reins

Maradona Honoured to Be Handed Argentina Reins

DIEGO Maradona was confirmed as the new coach of Argentina today and hailed the occasion as 'the best moment' of his life. 5 Nov 2008
Maradona Staying At Home

Maradona Staying At Home

DIEGO Maradona has abandoned plans to fly to England this weekend. 1 Nov 2008
Mascherano: I Don't Want to Skipper Argentina

Mascherano: I Don't Want to Skipper Argentina

LIVERPOOL midfielder Javier Mascherano has played down reports he is to become the new Argentina captain. 1 Nov 2008
Maradona Expecting Rousing Reception

Maradona Expecting Rousing Reception

DIEGO Maradona claims his 'Hand of God' goal against England will guarantee him a hero's welcome in Scotland next month. 31 Oct 2008