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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
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
Ferguson Committed to Scotland - Burley

Ferguson Committed to Scotland - Burley

SCOTLAND manager George Burley has revealed he has held clear-the-air talks with his players to ensure there is no further unrest within the camp - with Barry Ferguson top of his list. 2 Nov 2008
Novo: Scotland Call Would Be 'an Honour'

Novo: Scotland Call Would Be 'an Honour'

NACHO Novo has reiterated his desire to play for Scotland by revealing he is even learning the national anthem. 31 Oct 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
Scotland Boss Cautious on Naturalised Players

Scotland Boss Cautious on Naturalised Players

Scotland manager George Burley has refused to rule out picking Nacho Novo and claims the SFA must be open to using FIFA's residency rules. 30 Oct 2008
SFA Boss Rejects Naturalised Scots

SFA Boss Rejects Naturalised Scots

Scottish Football Association president George Peat believes picking Nacho Novo for Scotland would "devalue" the national team. 28 Oct 2008
Boyd: 'Burley Jibe a Low Blow'

Boyd: 'Burley Jibe a Low Blow'

Kris Boyd today accused Scotland boss George Burley of stooping "below the belt" in his criticism of the Rangers striker. 17 Oct 2008
SFA Boss Calls for Burley Backing

SFA Boss Calls for Burley Backing

Scottish Football Association president George Peat has told any players considering following Kris Boyd into international exile to get behind manager George Burley. 15 Oct 2008