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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
Maradona Set to Take Charge Against Scots

Maradona Set to Take Charge Against Scots

Diego Maradona has announced he will make his debut as head coach of Argentina in the friendly against Scotland at Hampden Park next month. 31 Oct 2008
Maradona Is Dream Appointment

Maradona Is Dream Appointment

AFA president Julio Grondona has revealed the impending appointment of Diego Maradona as Argentina coach is the realisation of a long-held dream. 30 Oct 2008
Maradona Set to Be Confirmed Next Week

Maradona Set to Be Confirmed Next Week

Diego Maradona will be confirmed as the new Argentina coach next Tuesday, according to the Argentina Football Association National Team's secretary, Luis Segura. 29 Oct 2008
Maradona Excited By Prospect of Argentina Job

Maradona Excited By Prospect of Argentina Job

Diego Maradona has revealed he is on the verge of accepting the job of Argentina coach. 29 Oct 2008
Maradona In Frame for Argentina Job

Maradona In Frame for Argentina Job

ARGENTINIAN FA president Julio Grondona has admitted Diego Maradona and Carlos Bianchi are candidates to replace Alfio Basile as coach of the national team. 26 Oct 2008
Maradona Interest In Argentina Post

Maradona Interest In Argentina Post

DIEGO Maradona would love to be the new coach of Argentina. 18 Oct 2008
Loser Boss Basile Quits Argentina Post

Loser Boss Basile Quits Argentina Post

Alfio Basile has resigned as coach of Argentina the country`s football association has confirmed. 17 Oct 2008