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The upcoming friendly international between Argentina and Scotland may see sparks fly, as tensions between Diego Maradona and Terry Butcher grow. Butcher is assistant to Scotland manager George Burnley, and was a member of the 1986 England squad beaten in the World Cup quarter-final as a result of Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal. Butcher has stated that the infamous goal meant he would never forgive Maradona, and he has refused to shake the Argentinian's hand on the touchline. Maradona, however, appeared unphased by the ... Read More

Napoli forward Ezequiel Lavezzi has stated that he will not leave Argentina, despite Chelsea's reported interest in the player. The 23 year old has been a key component of Napoli's success in Serie A this season, and has been called upon by new Argentina national side manager Diego Maradona for Wednesday night's friendly against Scotland. Speaking to Saturday's Gazzetta dello Sport, Lavezzi said: "I want to stay. I know Chelsea have looked at me but this issue is for my agent and the ... Read More

Diego Maradona has stated that he will quit his role as Argentina head coach if he isn't allowed to appoint Oscar Ruggeri as his assistant. Reportedly, Maradona has faced disputes with the Argentina Football Association over his choice of staff: "I will be the trainer with my technical staff I want, otherwise I will not come to Glasgow," said Maradona The Argentina FA's technical secretary Carlos Bilardo, however, stated Maradona was making empty threats: "He won't resign. I have spoken to Diego and told him ... Read More

According to Diego Maradona, Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez is concerned about his future at the club due to his lack of first-team action, having only made four league game starts. Maradona, the new Argentina national side coach, told The Sun that Tevez is now concerned about falling behind new signing Dimitar Berbatov in Sir Alex Ferguson's pecking order. Maradona said: "Tevez is worried about not being in United's first choice team. "He's got a challenge ahead of him to win himself a place among ... Read More

New Argentina coach Diego Maradona has hit out at England, ahead of his first game in charge of the national side, against Scotland. Maradona has claimed that the Scottish people love him as a result of his goals in the 1986 World Cup match against England, and as a result of the bad blood between the nations. "They love me in Scotland," "I am going to a country where they adore me because the Scottish celebrated the goals I scored against the English in 1986. "The ... Read More

48 year old Diego Maradona is tipped to become manager of the Argentinian national side in December. Although a national hero after his performance in the 1986 World Cup quarter finals against England, and having received critical acclaim by many as being the greatest football player of all time, he has not had a long stretch coaching a team and the choice to place him in this role less than 2 years before the 2010 World Cup may seem a risky and ... Read More

Earlier this week quotes from Carlos Tevez were featured throughout the tabloid press, with him blaming Ferguson for his poor playing of recent times. Since his move to Old Trafford last year, the critical opinion of Carlos Tevez has shifted away from 'the new Diego Maradona'. Last season, the 24 year old scored 19 times for United, but performances this season have been far less impressive and Tevez had been quoted as blaming Ferguson for inhibiting his style and attacking instincts. Although representatives for the striker ... Read More

Barcelona has given midfielder Leo Messi, widely regarded as the world’s best player, a six year contract for £48 million, in response to interest from Chelsea and Manchester City. This new contract has made Messi the highest paid footballer in Spain. The contract comes only days after Messi’s revelation that he would rather swap a Player of the Year award for a team title, if he won it, and clearly Barcelona is keen to have the team player remain in their ranks:“I am ... Read More