Maradona confirmed as Argentina head coach

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

Tue, 04 Nov, 2008 - 19:20

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

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

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

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