No firing my staff, says Maradona

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

Tue, 27 Jul, 2010 - 01:00

James Whelan

The 49-year-old yesterday held talks with Argentinian Football Association president Julio Grondona, who wants the 1986 World Cup winner to pen a new four-year deal.

“I really want to stay, but it depends on Grondona,” Maradona said on Sunday.

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