Maradona ready to coach Argentina if Pekerman fails

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.

Sat, 08 Apr, 2006 - 19:02

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.

The legendary striker told Argentinian TV: “There is a good willingness of Argentinian Football Association boss Julio Grondona to have me work as a coach of the national team.

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