Argentina will use tomorrow night’s friendly with the Republic of Ireland to rid from their system their horrifying World Cup exit.

NO Maradona in the dugout, more’s the pity, but Argentina will certainly not be lacking in star quality on the pitch when they play the Republic of Ireland at the Aviva Stadium next Wednesday.

NO Maradona in the dugout, more’s the pity, but Argentina will certainly not be lacking in star quality on the pitch when they play the Republic of Ireland at the Aviva Stadium next Wednesday.

The Argentinian Football Association have announced they will not name a new coach to succeed Diego Maradona until October at the earliest.

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has rejected claims that Diego Maradona was forced out of the Argentina job by player power, insisting the former boss had the full respect of his squad.

Argentinian Football Association president Julio Grondona has confirmed there is no shortlist yet in place to succeed Diego Maradona as national team manager.

Argentina coach Diego Maradona is keen to sign a new contract – so long as he is allowed to retain his entire backroom staff.

The Argentinian Football Association has postponed the start of the season, originally scheduled for August 14, due to the financial problems afflicting clubs.

NEW Argentina coach Diego Maradona has dismissed suggestions he will resign if he does not get his choice of assistant.

New Argentina coach Diego Maradona has dismissed suggestions he will resign if he does not get his choice of assistant.

The Argentinian Football Association have dismissed speculation Diego Maradona is set to resign as coach of the national team less than 10 days after his appointment.

The Argentinian Football Association have confirmed Diego Maradona as the new head coach of the national team.

Argentina general manager Carlos Bilardo has revealed new coach Diego Maradona cannot wait to take over the reins of the national team.

Carlos Tevez is looking forward to training under incoming Argentina coach Diego Maradona.

ARGENTINIAN Football Association president Julio Grondona has revealed the impending appointment of Diego Maradona as national team coach is the realisation of a long-held dream.

Argentinian Football Association president Julio Grondona has revealed the impending appointment of Diego Maradona as national team coach is the realisation of a long-held dream.

Diego Maradona has revealed he is on the verge of becoming the new Argentina coach.

The Argentinian Football Association insist they expect Barcelona forward Lionel Messi to be available for the Olympics.

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola hopes FIFA will back the Catalan club’s campaign to prevent Lionel Messi playing in the Beijing Olympics.

Barcelona are still hoping to prevent Lionel Messi from playing in the Beijing Olympics, confirmed sporting director Txiki Begiristain.

Lionel Messi’s recovery from a thigh injury is progressing so well he is ready to return to Barcelona, according to Argentina team doctor Raul Madero.

Manchester United’s Argentina striker Carlos Tevez has seen his two-match international ban reduced to one on appeal.

Diego Maradona believes he has a chance of coaching Argentina if Jose Pekerman does not lead them them to World Cup glory this summer in Germany.