Maradona new Argentina coach

THE Argentinian FA have confirmed Diego Maradona as the new head coach of the national team.

Maradona new Argentina coach
Wed, 05 Nov, 2008 - 00:00

The appointment was ratified by the AFA board at a meeting in Buenos Aires yesterday.

The 48-year-old replaces Alfio Basile, who stepped down from the post for personal reasons on October 16.

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