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Maradona Dismisses World Cup Safety Concerns

Maradona Dismisses World Cup Safety Concerns

Argentina coach Diego Maradona is confident the World Cup in South Africa will be safe and secure. 22 Jan 2010
I've Been Mistreated Says Maradona

I've Been Mistreated Says Maradona

Argentina coach Diego Maradona feels "much worse things" have been said and done in football as he prepares to face a FIFA disciplinary hearing for the controversial comments he made following the recent World Cup qualifier against Uruguay. 15 Nov 2009
Maradona Recalls Cambiasso

Maradona Recalls Cambiasso

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona has called-up midfielder Esteban Cambiasso for the first time ahead of next month's friendly international against Spain in Madrid. 31 Oct 2009
FIFA Look Into Maradona Rant

FIFA Look Into Maradona Rant

FIFA are to investigate Diego Maradona's conduct in a reportedly obscene television interview following his side's 1-0 win over Uruguay. 17 Oct 2009
Maradona Praises Players

Maradona Praises Players

Argentina coach Diego Maradona took a swipe at his critics and thanked his players after guiding his country to next year's World Cup finals with a 1-0 win over Uruguay last night. 16 Oct 2009
Maradona Hails Palermo 'Miracle'

Maradona Hails Palermo 'Miracle'

Diego Maradona hailed Martin Palermo as a "miracle maker" after the veteran striker's last-gasp goal against Peru last night gave Argentina renewed hope of qualifying directly for next year's World Cup finals. 12 Oct 2009
Maradona Denies Quit Claim

Maradona Denies Quit Claim

DIEGO Maradona has denied reports he is set to quit as Argentina coach, insisting his comments have been misinterpreted. 10 Oct 2009
Maradona On The Verge Of Quitting Argentina

Maradona On The Verge Of Quitting Argentina

Diego Maradona could quit as Argentina coach next week unless certain terms are met. 8 Oct 2009
Maradona Turns To Local Talent

Maradona Turns To Local Talent

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona has added nine home-based players to his squad for the World Cup qualifying matches against Peru and Uruguay. 6 Oct 2009
Duo Get Argentina Call

Duo Get Argentina Call

REAL Madrid forward Gonzalo Higuain and Benfica midfielder Pablo Aimar are included in the squad named by Argentina coach Diego Maradona to play two key World Cup qualifiers next month. 26 Sep 2009
Guaranies Heap More Misery on Maradona

Guaranies Heap More Misery on Maradona

PARAGUAY became the 11th nation to make it into the World Cup finals thanks to a convincing 1-0 win over Argentina, whose qualification hopes took a further blow. 10 Sep 2009
No Surprises In Maradona's Selection

No Surprises In Maradona's Selection

LIONEL Messi will lead the Argentina attack in their key World Cup qualifying double-header against Brazil on September 5 and Paraguay four days later. 22 Aug 2009
AFA Back Maradona In River Row

AFA Back Maradona In River Row

Argentinian Football Association president Julio Grondona will send an official request to FIFA to change the venue of the crucial World Cup qualifier against Brazil. 18 Jun 2009
Bolivia Were Better Says Maradona

Bolivia Were Better Says Maradona

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona refused to blame high altitude for his side's historic 6-1 defeat at the hands of Bolivia, admitting instead that his team were simply outplayed. 2 Apr 2009
Maradona Hails 'Perfect Game'

Maradona Hails 'Perfect Game'

DIEGO Maradona felt that his team played "the perfect game" as he marked his first competitive outing as Argentina's national coach with a 4-0 victory over Venezuela in Buenos Aires. 29 Mar 2009
Maradona Pursued By Taxman

Maradona Pursued By Taxman

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona owes the Italian taxman 37million euros from his days playing with Napoli, according to the Association of Italian taxpayers. 29 Mar 2009