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Argentina Prove Just Too Good For Scotland

Argentina Prove Just Too Good For Scotland

A Maxi Rodriguez goal after eight minutes against Scotland at Hampden gave Diego Maradona victory in his first game in charge of Argentina. 20 Nov 2008
Mascherano: Maradona Inspired Us

Mascherano: Maradona Inspired Us

Argentina captain Javier Mascherano revealed he and his team-mates were inspired by the sight of Diego Maradona on the bench as the new manager's reign got off to a winning start against Scotland. 20 Nov 2008
Maradona Welcomed Like a Hampden Hero

Maradona Welcomed Like a Hampden Hero

More than 30,000 Scotland fans braved the wind and rain on a cold November night to witness the return of a national hero at Hampden. 20 Nov 2008
Burley Tells Butcher to Put Knives Away

Burley Tells Butcher to Put Knives Away

Scotland manager George Burley believes Terry Butcher must "move on" and forget Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal which knocked England out of the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. 19 Nov 2008
Maradona Hits Back Over 'Dodgy Goal'

Maradona Hits Back Over 'Dodgy Goal'

Diego Maradona has told England they have no right to continue complaining about his 'Hand of God' goal which knocked them out at the quarter-final stages of the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. 19 Nov 2008
Aguero to Miss Scotland Game

Aguero to Miss Scotland Game

Argentina forward Sergio Aguero has left the team hotel in Glasgow and returned to Spain to be with his pregnant girlfriend - the daughter of Albicelestes coach Diego Maradona - after she was taken ill. 19 Nov 2008
It's Unfair to Judge Me - Maradona

It's Unfair to Judge Me - Maradona

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona will not lose any sleep if Scotland assistant Terry Butcher does not shake his hand at the end of tomorrow's friendly at Hampden. 19 Nov 2008
Ferguson to Return As Skipper

Ferguson to Return As Skipper

BARRY Ferguson will return to the Scotland team tomorrow night as captain for the friendly against Argentina. 18 Nov 2008
Iwelumo Hoping to Write New Script

Iwelumo Hoping to Write New Script

CHRIS Iwelumo is desperate to play against Argentina and make amends for the now infamous sitter that cost Scotland victory against Norway. 18 Nov 2008
Hoops Youngster Saves the Day

Hoops Youngster Saves the Day

Diego Maradona took charge of his first training session with Argentina at Celtic Park tonight - and it proved to be an unexpectedly memorable experience for one youngster. 18 Nov 2008
'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 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
Novo Surprised By Scotland Storm

Novo Surprised By Scotland Storm

Rangers striker Nacho Novo insists the furore surrounding his desire to play for Scotland was taken "too far". 7 Nov 2008