Maradona excluded Inter Milano's Javier Zanetti and Esteban Cambiasso from Argentina's World Cup squad. He didn't feel that he had to explain the decision either, he just said that it was already made a long time ago.
Argentina got their 2010 World Cup campaign off to a winning start against Nigeria today. Diego Maradona's men beat their South African opponents 1-0 to give themselves a very good chance of progressing out of Group B. Gabriel Heinze scored the only goal of the game for the Argentines. How do you rate Argentina's performance today? Vote now!
Yes, they will have enough to lift the trophy in South Africa
No, the likes of Brazil, Spain and England will have too much for them
Maradona is an ispiration for many Argentine fans with he infamous World Cup winning goal against England but now it's time for him to show his ability from the bench, and try guide his team to the World Cup title. There's no doubt he'll face challenges, but do you think he can help the likes Lionel Messi to the most prized trophy in world football?
Yes, I would love to see him manage in the Premier League
No, I can't stand the guy!
I'm unsure
Diego Maradona has left his post as Argentina post and we want to know if you would like to see one of the greatest players of all-time manage in the Premier League? Vote now!
Argentina coach Diego Maradona yelled insults at an injured cameraman after accidentally running over his leg following his World Cup squad announcement. Driving a Mini to a news conference on Wednesday, the 1986 World Cup winner was surrounded by newsmen but one was hit and he fell to the ground. According to a Reuters witness, Maradona's car then rolled over the lower part of his leg. "What an asshole you are," Maradona shouted from the car. "How can you put your leg there where it can get run over, man?"
Football is not a mere game of kicking the ball into the net but us far more strategic one with set pieces, zone markings etc. A coach and his team conceives these plans and also acts as mentor for his team. A good coach guides his player to victory.
Yes, with players like Messi and Tevez they have as good a chance as anyone
No, Maradona is a joke of a manager
Not sure
Diego Maradona has today claimed that Argentina can lift the World Cup in South Africa this summer. Following last night's 1-0 victory in Germany, Maradona had this to say : "What we showed is that we have a team who can become world champions for the first time after 24 years."
What do you think? Vote now
Argentina's National Soccer Team Faces Coaching Decision
The sacking of Argentina's national soccer coach, the legendary Maradona, presents an interesting situation for the Argentine Football Association as they move forward and prepare for the next World Cup.
In favor of sacking Maradona, he has a lengthy list of controversies following him since he first began to play in soccer leagues.... read article
After his bad performance during the 2010 World Cup Qualification, Argentine fans have ordered Messi to prove his greatness by repeating Maradona’s record at the world cup, and if ever he manages to give Argentina the cup at the age of 23, then he might become the world’s greatest player ever.
Argentina have started the World Cup with two wins against Nigeria and South Korea respectively. Diego Maradona's men look very good in my eyes so far but how good do you think they have been? Vote now!
