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A new era begins for Argentina

Sam Kelly

Sam Kelly think Diego Maradona's appointment will be spectacular, one way or the other.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008

Jumping before being pushed

Sam Kelly

Sam Kelly is nearly caught out by the speed of Alfio Basile's Argentina exit.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2008

Maradona says he never considered quitting

Argentina coach Diego Maradona on Thursday denied that he had considered quitting the job only a week after taking over because of a row over his choice of assistant.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008

Diego decision based on emotion

Jon Carter

Jon Carter says that the appointment of Diego Maradona for Argentina is based on emotion, not logic.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008

Maradona to become next coach of Argentina

Soccernet staff

Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona was named coach of the national side on Tuesday according to 1986 World Cup winning coach Carlos Bilardo after he came out of a meeting with Argentinian Football Association president Julio Grondona.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2008

Bianchi favourite for Argentina job, Maradona linked

Brian Homewood

Former Boca Juniors coach Carlos Bianchi has emerged as favourite for the vacant Argentina job while Diego Maradona, originally seen as an unlikely choice, is also in the running.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2008

Valdano warns Argentina over Maradona job

Former Argentina forward Jorge Valdano has warned his country not to appoint Diego Maradona as national team coach, saying the 1986 World Cup captain's lack of experience would make it a risky move.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008

Maradona to lead Argentina to World Cup finals?

Diego Maradona has revealed he would like to coach Argentina following the surprise resignation of Alfio Basile the previous day.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2008

Argentina coach Basile quits after Chile loss

Soccernet staff

Argentina coach Alfio Basile quit on Thursday night, a day after his team lost 1-0 to Chile in a 2010 World Cup qualifier, the Argentina Football Association (AFA) said.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2008