The Argentinian Football Association have confirmed Sergio Batista as the head coach of the national team on a permanent basis.

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.

Diego Maradona will no longer continue as Argentina coach after the association’s executive committee unanimously agreed not to renew his contract.

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

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

Argentina FA president Julio Grondona says Diego Maradona is the one to decide if he continues as Argentina national team boss.

DIEGO MARADONA could quit as Argentina coach next week unless certain terms are met.

Diego Maradona could quit as Argentina coach next week unless certain terms are met.

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.

Diego Maradona has claimed he will walk out on Argentina ahead of the friendly against Scotland at Hampden Park next week if he is refused permission to appoint Oscar Ruggeri as his number two.

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.

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 been offered the job of Argentina coach after meeting with AFA president Julio Grondona last night.

Former Argentina coach Carlos Bilardo has made it clear he would like to succeed Jose Pekerman as coach of the national team.

Argentina remain hopeful Jose Pekerman will continue to be involved with the national side in some capacity.

Carlos Bianchi has rejected an offer to take over as Argentina boss and Jose Pekerman is now the favourite to succeed Marcelo Bielsa.

ARGENTINA national football coach Marcelo Bielsa has resigned from his post just over two weeks after he guided them to their first ever Olympic title.

President of the Argentinian Football Association Julio Grondona believes other World Cup qualifiers are running scared of his country in the build-up to the tournament.