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    COUNTER VIEW: God had no hand in this  Nov 22, 2009
    Diego Maradona famously credited the 'Hand of God' in his blatant and unfortunately successful attempt at cheating his way past England in the 1986 World Cup. That set a bad precedent. (India Times, India)

    Les Bleus coach feels no need to apologise for ref error  Nov 21, 2009
    Les Bleus coach feels no need to apologise for ref error. Web search enhanced by. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Q&A: Scott Goodwin  Nov 20, 2009
    SG: If I could go one-on-one with any attacker from the past or present it would be Diego Maradona because he is undoubtedly one of the greatest players in the past century. To stop him I would go hard to the ball so he couldn't put it away with his infamous hand that was the source of the well-known "Hand of God" goal. (Tarheelblue.com)

    Soccer: France's Sweet Cheat Thierry Henry  Nov 20, 2009
    "The Hand of God" was the ironic headline in France's sports daily l'Equipe, a reference to the notorious hand punch Argentine striker Diego Maradona admitted he'd used to score the winning goal over England in a 1986 World Cup quarterfinal match. "Les Bleus: Hands Up," echoed Lib;ration in its coverage of what it called France's "holdup" of the Irish team that had utterly dominated Wednesday's game prior to Henry's pawing of the ball. (Time.com)

    Not playing ball: 5 worst injustices  Nov 20, 2009
    Argentina legend Diego Maradona scores the "Hand of God" goal against England in 1986 ... Diego Maradona most famously punched the ball into the net against England in 1986 ... Diego Maradona would go on to score one of the greatest goals of all time later in the game, but in the minds of many this was tarnished by the one he scored earlier. (CNN -- International)

    •'Cheated' Irish call for World Cup replay  Nov 20, 2009
    "They need to look at themselves in this situation. Henry is their captain and a wonderful footballer, but does he want to be like Diego Maradona and his legacy to be this handball, this goal that got them to the World Cup in an unjust manner? If we had qualified in this manner, I wouldn't be happy," he said. "It is up to the people who govern the game now. Every time I go to a FIFA congress I hear about fair play and integrity. This was a defining game with the whole world watching, and if FIFA... (CNN -- International)

    The sheer Gaul of it: Hand of God II sends Ireland out  Nov 20, 2009
    This was Diego Maradona territory, subterfuge writ large, a defence beaten by the dark arts. Unlike England's Argentine nemesis in 1986, Henry has a conscience. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Irish demand a replay  Nov 20, 2009
    More than one Dublin tabloid christened it the "Hand of Frog" -- wordplay using slang for a Frenchman and comparing the event to another handball, the goal by Argentina's Diego Maradona against England in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal. Asked afterward if he had touched the ball, Maradona said it had been guided by "the hand of God.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    FIFA ban will let Maradona return as coach in January  Nov 17, 2009
    BUENOS AIRES: Assuming Diego Maradona curbs his tongue, FIFA s two-month ban announced on Sunday leaves the volatile Argentine coach free to return centre stage to next year s World Cup Finals in South Africa. It was a tournament he left in ignominy in 1994 after being sent home for a doping offence and it seems unlikely he would risk missing out again. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Maradona banned two months  Nov 16, 2009
    Argentina's national soccer team coach Diego Maradona arrives at Zurich airport in Kloten November 15, 2009 to attend a disciplinary hearing. Argentina coach Diego Maradona was banned for two months and fined more than 24,000 U.S. dollars by FIFA on Sunday for a foul-mouthed rant last month ... GENEVA, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- Argentina coach Diego Maradona was banned for two months and fined more than 24,000 U.S. dollars by FIFA on Sunday for a foul-mouthed rant last month. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Names & Faces  Nov 16, 2009
    Names Articles Diego Maradona FIFA handed Argentina's coach a two-month ban from all soccer activities Sunday for his profane rants after his team qualified for the 2010 World Cup. The 1986 Cup-winning captain will miss Argentina's. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)

    Sport & Style:  Nov 16, 2009
    Entertainmente If Shane Warne s life is a soap opera, then Diego Maradona s is a 12-part dramedy mini-series with a sequel in the planning. Posted at 9:43 AM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Djokovic rallies to win Paris title  Nov 16, 2009
    In Zurich, FIFA handed Argentina coach Diego Maradona a two-month ban from all soccer activities on Sunday for his expletive-filled rants after his team qualified for the 2010 World Cup. Maradona will miss Argentina's exhibition against the Czech Republic scheduled for Dec. 16, but he avoided sanctions that would have kept him from coaching at next year's World Cup in South Africa. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Football: Maradona fined and banned  Nov 16, 2009
    Coach Diego Maradona exploded in relief after Argentina scored a vital winner against Uruguay last month ... Argentina coach Diego Maradona suspended for two months by FIFA ... (CNN) -- Argentina coach Diego Maradona has been handed a two-month ban and been fined almost $25,000 following the football legend's foul-mouthed tirade last month. (CNN -- International)

    Football: Maradona banned from football for two months  Nov 16, 2009
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    FIFA bans Maradona for 2 months for media rant  Nov 16, 2009
    FIFA bans Diego Maradona from soccer for two months - Soccer - SI.com ... Revered by fans in Argentina, Diego Maradona has had a tense relationship with Argentine media since becoming national team coach one year ago ... ZURICH (AP) -- FIFA has banned Argentina coach Diego Maradona from all football activities for two months for his expletive-filled rants aimed at journalists after his team qualified for the World Cup. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Woods (68) is masterful in Australia  Nov 15, 2009
    Diego Maradona faces a FIFA disciplinary panel today in Zurich that could ban the Argentine coach from next year s World Cup because of his expletive-filled rant. Maradona s outburst, aimed at the Argentine media, came during a news conference last month after his team clinched a spot in the World Cup in South Africa. (Boston Globe)

    Alonso scores twice as Spain topples Argentina  Nov 15, 2009
    "It wasn't brilliant but it works for me,'' Argentina coach Diego Maradona said. "In the second half we corrected some errors and we were better than Spain. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Maradona to face FIFA for profane rants at media  Nov 15, 2009
    ZURICH (AP) -- Argentina coach Diego Maradona will face a FIFA disciplinary panel Sunday that could ban him from games at next year's World Cup. Maradona has been summoned to the headquarters of soccer's governing body to explain his expletive-filled rant last month. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Maradona tells superstar to take charge of Argentinas World Cup dream  Nov 14, 2009
    MADRID: Argentina coach Diego Maradona has told superstar Lionel Messi to take charge of his countrys World Cup dream, starting by masterminding victory over European champions Spain today. The two soccer super-heavyweights clash in a friendly at Atletico Madrids Vicente Calderon stadium with both nations safely qualified for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Maradona refuses to talk about possible FIFA ban  Nov 13, 2009
    Diego Maradona refuses to talk about possible ban - Soccer - SI.com ... MADRID, Spain (AP) -- Argentina coach Diego Maradona refused to discuss his expletive-filled outburst after a World Cup qualifier, and would not talk on Thursday about what kind of sanction he might receive. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Maradona to face FIFA disciplinary committee over outburst  Nov 12, 2009
    BERNE: Argentina coach Diego Maradona will appear before a FIFA disciplinary committee on Sunday over his foul-mouthed outburst last month, soccer s world governing body said on Tuesday. Maradona could be sidelined from matches in next year s World Cup if FIFA decide to hand him a stadium ban for his rant at the end of the 1-0 win in Uruguay that guaranteed his team a place at the Finals in South Africa. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Maradona called into disciplinary hearing by FIFA  Nov 11, 2009
    Diego Maradona to attend FIFA disciplinary hearing - Soccer - SI.com ... ZURICH (AP) -- Argentina coach Diego Maradona will attend a disciplinary hearing on Sunday at FIFA headquarters into his expletive-filled outburst following his team's qualification for the World Cup. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Catalonias Cruyff eyes friendly against Argentina  Nov 11, 2009
    BARCELONA: Johan Cruyff is hoping to cross swords with fellow Barcelona old boy Diego Maradona when the Dutchman returns to coaching for the first time in 13 years. Cruyff was presented as coach of the Catalonia selection on Monday and the 62-year-old welcomed a plan to invite Argentina, now coached by Maradona, for a friendly. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Football: Maradona to defend himself  Nov 11, 2009
    Coach Diego Maradona exploded in relief after Argentina scored a vital winner against Uruguay last month ... Argentina coach Diego Maradona faces a disciplinary hearing by world ruling body FIFA on Sunday ... (CNN) -- Argentina coach Diego Maradona will learn his fate this weekend following world ruling body FIFA's hearing into the football legend's foul-mouthed tirade last month. (CNN -- International)

    Maradona heading to Spain to meet Europe-based players  Nov 6, 2009
    BUENOS AIRES: Argentina coach Diego Maradona is heading to Spain to prepare for a friendly against the European champions, and to meet with many of his Europe-based players. Maradona has called up several new players for the match on Nov 14, including Inter Milan midfielder Esteban Cambiasso and defender Cristian Ansaldi of Russian club Rubin Kazan. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    GregorySicaInside Soccer Sergio Agero's jeopardized Cup hopes ride on his return to form.  Nov 5, 2009
    Another strong showing is needed to prove his worth to Diego Maradona ... Though he's the son-in-law of Argentine legend and national-team coach Diego Maradona, Agero isn't guaranteed an automatic place with the Argentina squad, and was even expected to be dropped for the crucial World Cup qualifiers against Peru and Uruguay last month after a disappointing showing against Paraguay a month earlier. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Argentine soccer star shot  Nov 4, 2009
    Argentina football legend Diego Maradona visits Caceres in hospital ... Caceres was visited by his former Boca Juniors teammate and national coach Diego Maradona, who clearly distressed, told reporters outside the hospital that crime was rife in the Argentine capital. (CNN -- World)

    Maradona visits head-shot U.S. World Cup teammate  Nov 3, 2009
    BUENOS AIRES, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Argentine national soccer team coach Diego Maradona visited hospitalized former soccer player Fernando Caceres on Monday, who was shot on Sunday early morning and has remained under serious conditions. Maradona and Caceres were teammates during the U.S. World Cup 1994. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Hunt finds first night at the 'Ritz cancelled  Nov 3, 2009
    When I saw the news on TV, I knew what it meant - football was coming into my home,'' said Bres, 37, whose small cinder-block house is just blocks from where Diego Maradona, coach of the Argentine national team and one of the country's greatest stars, grew up. Politically, it was very intelligent. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Maradona calls up Inter star Cambiasso for the first time  Nov 1, 2009
    BUENOS AIRES: Inter Milan midfielder Esteban Cambiasso was called up by Diego Maradona for the first time when he was included in a 19-man Argentina squad for next month s friendly against Spain on Friday ... Wanted by a legend: Esteban Cambiasso got his first call-up by Diego Maradona on Friday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    FA: Maradonas insults made in state of violent emotion  Oct 30, 2009
    BUENOS AIRES: Diego Maradona was in a state of violent emotion when he made lewd remarks at journalists after Argentina qualified for the World Cup Finals, the Argentine FAs (AFA) lawyer said on Wednesday. FIFA opened an investigation into Maradonas outburst at the globally broadcast news conference after his team beat Uruguay 1-0 in Montevideo on Oct 14 to secure their place at the 2010 Finals in South Africa. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    What was Sheens thinking, stirring up Benji the magician on Testeve?  Oct 24, 2009
    Tander replied in a manner that would have drawn the approval of Argentina's soccer coach, Diego Maradona, who recently told his critics they could ''suck it and keep sucking'' after he guided his team into the World Cup. Straight after winning Bathurst, Tander told Kelly to stop sooking. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Butch v. Tommy - Week Eight  Oct 24, 2009
    Even Diego Maradona thinks that Lane Kiffin talks too much. But Alabama's offense has slowed down over the last two weeks, and the Vols have a great DC in Daddy Kiffin. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Give glory-seeking Jess a stern talk  Oct 24, 2009
    This is Argentine national coach Diego Maradona, to journalists shortly after his team had survived a crucial match against Uruguay to qualify for next year's World Cup. Take it away, Diego. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Germany will host Argentina in March before Cup  Oct 24, 2009
    Argentina, coached by former great Diego Maradona and led by Barcelona star Lionel Messi, clinched a spot in South Africa in its final qualifying match against Uruguay. Germany and Argentina, with five World Cup titles before them, last played in the 2006 quarterfinals in Germany, when Germany won on penalties. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Defiant Maradona offers no apology for tirade  Oct 23, 2009
    BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: (AP) Diego Maradona won't apologize for a profanity-filled tirade on live TV, which is being investigated by FIFA and could land the Argentina coach a five-game suspension and a fine of almost $20,000. Maradona was defiant in a television interview on state-run Canal 7, which came just hours after FIFA said it had opened a disciplinary investigation into his conduct last week following Argentina's 1-0 victory at Uruguay, which advanced the struggling team to next year's... (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    FIFA opens investigation on Maradona's TV tirade  Oct 22, 2009
    FIFA opens investigation into Diego Maradona television tirade - Soccer - SI.com ... BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) -- FIFA has opened an investigation into Argentina coach Diego Maradona's profanity-filled tirade on live television following a World Cup qualifying win over Uruguay. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    GregorySicaInside Soccer Boca and River's duel Sunday is worth more than bragging rights.  Oct 21, 2009
    After being recalled to the Argentine national team by Diego Maradona following a 10-year absence, Palermo scored twice in a friendly match victory over Ghana and then scored Argentina's memorable injury-time winner in the crucial World Cup qualifier against Peru. Had the 35-year-old Palermo not been at his best for Boca, and had he not scored a spectacular header from 40 yards out against Vlez, perhaps he would have been overlooked. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    * Sport Briefs  Oct 18, 2009
    FIFA is to open a disciplinary investigation into Diego Maradona after the Argentine coachs sexually explicit, foul-mouthed rant following his teams qualification for the 2010 World Cup. Weve been left with no other option than to open a disciplinary investigation into the Argentine team coach, said Sepp Blatter, head of FIFA, soccers world ruling body. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Video shows more crude behavior by Maradona  Oct 18, 2009
    BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- A video showing Diego Maradona making crude gestures on the team bus after his profanity-filled tirade on live television could complicate Argentina officials' efforts to put the scandal behind them. The video shows Maradona gesturing gleefully at photographers and cameramen through the window as the team bus pulled away after the game, and is rapidly spreading on the Internet. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Ungodly row clouds Diego's finest hour  Oct 17, 2009
    Scandal Diego Maradona was criticised by Argentina's press, but backed by Brazilian legend Pele, inset ... BUENOS AIRES: Diego Maradona's foul-mouthed, post-match rant at his growing army of critics has drawn a scathing response, overshadowing Argentina's World Cup qualification ... Scandal … Diego Maradona was criticised by Argentina's press, but backed by Brazilian legend Pele, inset. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Diego Maradona's outburst leads to FIFA hearing  Oct 17, 2009
    CAIRO (AP) - Diego Maradona could be disciplined for his profanity-filled tirade on live television after Argentina qualified for the 2010 World Cup. FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Friday that reports of the outburst have prompted the sport's world governing body to ask its disciplinary committee to open a case against Argentina's coach. (FindLaw News)

    Football: FIFA to open disciplinary probe into Maradona  Oct 17, 2009
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    USC Aiken volleyball records Peach Belt victory  Oct 17, 2009
    - Diego Maradona could be disciplined by soccer's governing body for his profanity-filled tirade on live television after Argentina qualified for the 2010 World Cup. FIFA president Sepp Blatter said Friday from the Under-20 World Cup that it is "my duty and my obligation" to refer the matter to his organization's disciplinary committee. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Tongue of God  Oct 16, 2009
    Press gang up on foul-mouthed Diego Maradona - Soccer - Sport - theage ... Press gang up on foul-mouthed Diego Maradona ... Diego Maradona at his infamous media conference. (The Age, Australia)

    Maradona hits back at critics as Argentina qualify  Oct 16, 2009
    MONTEVIDEO: Diego Maradona hit out at critics of his coaching after his Argentina team qualified for the World Cup on Wednesday and said he had issues to discuss with his boss. For those who didnt believe in this national team, for those who treated me like garbage (I say) today we are in the World Cup with all the honours, beating a team like Uruguay, Maradona said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Maradona future in doubt after qualifying for World Cup  Oct 16, 2009
    MONTEVIDEO: Now that Argentina has squeaked into next year's World Cup, the question still remains whether Diego Maradona will be going with the team to South Africa ... Now that Argentina has squeaked into next year's World Cup, the question still remains whether Diego Maradona will be going with the team to South Africa. (India Times, India)

    AFA president justifies Maradona's sharp words  Oct 16, 2009
    BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Julio Grondona justified on Thursday the sharp words Argentina coach Diego Maradona, and said that people "must understand" his anger. During the celebration for booking a trip to the 2010 World Cup, Maradona criticized Argentine media which had questioned his abilities as national team coach. (Xinhuanet, China)

    The Maradona drama will roll on - Argentina qualify for cup  Oct 16, 2009
    The greatest story in football is still on after Diego Maradona's Argentina scraped into the World Cup in predictably dramatic circumstances. Mario Bolatti's goal six minutes from time on Wednesday ensured the two-time champions secured victory away to Uruguay, booking their tickets to South Africa next year and keeping alive the tantalising prospect of Maradona becoming just the third - and most unlikely - man to win a World Cup as player and coach. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Argentina scrape into World Cup finals  Oct 15, 2009
    MONTEVIDEO: Argentina scraped into the World Cup on Wednesday with a 1-0 win over Uruguay as Diego Maradona finally celebrated mission accomplished after a stumbling, lacklustre qualifying campaign. The two-time champions needed a goal by substitute Mario Bolatti six minutes from time to earn the three points and secure the fourth and final qualifying spot from South America. (India Times, India)

    Argentina in World Cup with 1-0 win over Uruguay  Oct 15, 2009
    Diego Maradona, an icon as a player but under enormous pressure as a coach, should have been relieved by the victory. Many questioned how a team with many of the world's top players labored so hard to qualify. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Hand of nerd gets revenge on Maradona  Oct 14, 2009
    Argentina coach Diego Maradona, already reeling after a shaky World Cup qualifying campaign that could yet end in failure, suffered more irritation when a Peruvian fan hacked into his website. The fan derided Maradona as ''the biggest cry baby of all time'' underneath a picture of the former star caught during a tearful moment in his playing days. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Argentina, Uruguay, Ecuador battle for two remaining spots  Oct 14, 2009
    At the same moment, embattled Argentina coach Diego Maradona dived headfirst into the soaking wet pitch as if hed just scored the goal. This lets us go to Montevideo at bit more relaxed, said Barcelona striker Lionel Messi. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    'Cry baby' Maradona's website hacked  Oct 14, 2009
    Diego Maradona's website has been hacked ... Argentina coach Diego Maradona, already reeling after a shaky World Cup qualifying campaign which could yet end in failure, has suffered more irritation after a Peruvian fan hacked into his website. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    Chile clinch berth as Argentina and Uruguay stay in the hunt  Oct 14, 2009
    Diego Maradonas Argentina, having beaten Peru 2-1 at home in torrential rain, go to Montevideo on Wednesday to defend an automatic berth in the South Africa Finals against a Uruguay side that turned the tables on Ecuador ... Diegos delight: Argentina coach Diego Maradona sliding on the sodden pitch to celebrate a stoppage-time winner by Martin Palermo (below) during the World Cup qualifier against Peru in Buenos Aires on Saturday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    * SOUTH AFRICA 2010: Argentina face Uruguay in vital World Cup clash  Oct 14, 2009
    MISCOMMUNICATION: 1978 World Cup hero Mario Kempes said Argentinas players dont understand what manager Diego Maradona wants them to do AFP , BUENOS AIRES Wednesday, Oct 14, 2009, Page 20 ... Two-time world champions Argentina did just that in November by appointing Diego Maradona X national hero as a player, but a coaching novice X as the man to lead them towards next summers World Cup finals in South Africa. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    TimVickeryInside Soccer Saluting a class act who missed his last chance for a World Cup.  Oct 14, 2009
    There's lots of publicity for the high-profile World Cup absentees -- as there surely will be for Argentina if Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi & Co. can't make it over the line. But there are plenty of players around who, for as much as they deserve a World Cup appearance, reach a point when they realize it's not going to happen. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Argentina needs a real coach, not Maradona  Oct 14, 2009
    PARIS: One story about Diego Maradona is that when he was a toddler, squeezed with his large family into a three-room shack in a poor neighborhood of Buenos Aires, he fell one dark night into their cesspit and had to be rescued by his uncle Cirilo. Maradona's latest savior is Martin Palermo. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    BORINGLY BRILLIANT: Spain takes nat'l side for granted  Oct 14, 2009
    Real Madrid president Florentino Prez promising to turn the Santiago Bernabu into a footballing version of the Guggenheim Museum; Prez promising to build a Real Madrid theme park; Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi maybe missing out on South Africa; Atltico Madrid's early-season crisis; Jorge Valdano hinting that Franck Ribry might turn up at Madrid one day; Diego Maradona in meltdown; Rubn de la Red saying he doesn't know when he will be able to play again; Ral being likened to an... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Argentina and Uruguay revive oldest international rivalries  Oct 13, 2009
    Diego Maradona s Argentina have only to draw to secure automatic passage to the South Africa Finals. Uruguay, fired up by two life-saving wins over Colombia and Ecuador, must win. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Maradona's official website hacked  Oct 13, 2009
    Argentina's national soccer team coach Diego Maradona visits the Rosario Central stadium ahead of their 2010 World Cup qualifier match against Brazil in Rosario, 310 km (192 miles) north of Buenos Aires, August 18, 2009 ... BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- A Peruvian hacker attacked the official website of Argentine soccer national team's coach Diego Maradona, and called him "the biggest weeper of all the times.". (Xinhuanet, China)

    Hayne to show off his touch footy skills  Oct 12, 2009
    Argentinian coach Diego Maradona celebrates his side's vict 00004000 ory - and their survival - in their World Cup Qualifying match against Peru ... Argentinian coach Diego Maradona celebrates his side's victory - and their survival - in their World Cup Qualifying match against Peru. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Argentina edges Peru 2-1 on Palermos goal  Oct 11, 2009
    BUENOS AIRES: Argentina coach Diego Maradona called the goal by second-half substitute Martin Palermo the Miracle of St. Palermo. And why not. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    The week ahead, and Harding Park becomes a pitch-and-putt  Oct 11, 2009
    For you folks who think Idaho and Oklahoma beneath you, Uruguay plays Argentina in a World Cup qualifier, and manager Diego Maradona has already lost four of his first six matches. THURSDAY. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)

    South America: Argentina tips Peru in injury time  Oct 11, 2009
    Argentina coach Diego Maradona called it "the Miracle of St. Palermo.'' "Go and put and end to this story just as you have so many others,'' Maradona said he told Palermo, as he sent him into the game in the 48th minute as a substitute. Peru's Hernan Rengifo leveled the match with about 20 seconds left in regulation time after Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain put Argentina ahead in the 48th on a sharp-angled shot from six meters. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Late rescue lifts Argentine World Cup hopes  Oct 11, 2009
    BUENOS AIRES (AFP) - Martin Palermo's goal two minutes into second-half stoppage time lifted Argentina past doormat Peru 2-1 in World Cup qualifying, rescuing the South Africa dreams of Diego Maradona's side ... Much-crtiticized Diego Maradona, the retired star player whose rocky tenure as coach would be considered an epic failure if Argentina misses the World Cup, found salvation thanks to Palmero, who entered in the second half. (Yahoo! Asia News)

    Maradona faces toughest test as coach of Argentina  Oct 10, 2009
    BUENOS AIRES: Diego Maradona fights for his future as Argentinas World Cup coach when he sends his team out against Peru today. Maradona, whose side are flirting with elimination in a playoff berth, believes his players will get the victories they need to remain on course for the 2010 Finals in South Africa. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Maradona: 'I won't quit'  Oct 10, 2009
    Diego Maradona insists he won't leave Argentina job - Soccer - SI.com ... Diego Maradona has denied that he could quit his role as Argentina coach and insisted that people have misinterpreted his comments ahead of the two do-or-die World Cup qualifiers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    * Crunch time for Argentina and Maradona  Oct 10, 2009
    Argentina coach Diego Maradona juggles a ball during a training session with the national team in Ezeiza, Argentina, on Thursday ... Argentina coach Diego Maradona will be in the spotlight as six South American countries battle for the final berths for the 2010 World Cup finals starting today. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Rooney looking to prove hes the best in the world  Oct 10, 2009
    Comparisons have been made between Rooney and Diego Maradona, who was sent off for Argentina in the 1982 World Cup and then inspired his countrys victorious campaign in the 1986 tournament. It was a straight red card. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Peru prepared for spoiler's role against Argentina  Oct 9, 2009
    A loss against Peru, bottom of the South American qualifying standings, would be a new low for coach Diego Maradona and his struggling team. "What I want is to beat Argentina,'' Peru defender Carlos Zambrano said. "Those Argentine players will be crying and watching the World Cup next year on television. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Rooney aims to succeed Ronaldo as the world's best  Oct 9, 2009
    " Rooney has already scored eight times for club and country this season and the 23-year-old's form and fitness will be key to England's hopes of winning the World Cup. Capello's team have already qualified with two matches still to play after eight successive wins and can finish the campaign with 10 victories from 10 matches if they defeat Ukraine and then Belarus at Wembley on Wednesday. Rooney has more motivation than most to make a major impact in South Africa after his miserable experiences... (India Times, India)

    Argentine World Cup veterans defend Maradona  Oct 8, 2009
    BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - World Cup veterans Javier Mascherano and Juan Veron have thrown their support behind embattled Argentina coach Diego Maradona ahead of Saturday's crucial qualifier against Peru. "Maradona has all our support," Liverpool midfielder Mascherano said after a closed training session Wednesday at the general headquarters of the Argentine Football Association. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Maradona unhappy with Bilardo interference  Oct 8, 2009
    BUENOS AIRES: Embattled Diego Maradona, unhappy with interference in his job as Argentina coach, might quit after must-win World Cup qualifiers against Peru and Uruguay ... Im in charge: Argentina coach Diego Maradona joking with Martin Palermo (centre) and Lionel Messi during a training session in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    * Harried Maradona says will review Argentina job  Oct 8, 2009
    Argentina head coach Diego Maradona gestures during a training session in Buenos Aires on Tuesday ... Diego Maradona, unhappy with interference in his job as Argentina coach, will review his position after their final World Cup qualifier away to Uruguay in Montevideo next week, he said on Tuesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    The Playing Careers of Premier Leag...  Oct 7, 2009
    He played alongside Diego Maradona at Napoli, and under the management of Ancelotti at Parma, before being sold, ironically, to Chelsea, where he won the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Cup Winners Cup before returning to Italy with Cagliari. Both talented players, neither Italian won as many international caps as might have been expected. (Suite101.com)

    World Cup to miss Giggs show again  Oct 3, 2009
    In that sense, Giggs does not compare with true greats like Pele, Diego Maradona, Johann Cruyff and Franz Beckenbauer. But then Giggs isnt the only non-Englishman deprived of parading his sublime skills on the world stage. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Maradona struggling to keep Argentina afloat  Oct 1, 2009
    BUENOS AIRES: Beleaguered Argentina coach Diego Maradona on Tuesday sought divine intervention as he pondered his sides chances of reaching the World Cup Finals after some recent poor showings, notably a home loss to Brazil. The bearded one (God) saved me many times before and I hope he will do so this time, Maradona told Cadena 3 radio. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Tim VickeryINSIDE SOCCER  Sep 30, 2009
    A glance at the two teams' away records makes it clear: Argentina has lost its last four games, including all three under Diego Maradona. Of its eight away games, the only win came in the first, against Venezuela. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Maradona hoping for a boost versus Ghana  Sep 30, 2009
    BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - Ghana provides coach Diego Maradona with one last chance to get it right before critical qualifiers next month that will determine if Argentina reaches next year's World Cup. The Albiceleste need a lift, and maybe Ghana - which faces Argentina on Wednesday in a friendly in the central city of Cordoba _ can supply it. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Higuain to make Argentine debut in vital World Cup qualifiers  Sep 26, 2009
    BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain earned a place in the Argentine national team for the first time as coach Diego Maradona named 18 players Friday for two vital World Cup qualifiers. The decisive matches against Peru at home on Oct. 10 and away to Uruguay in Montevideo four days later will also see Liverpool left back Emiliano Insua make his national debut. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Maradona drops seven for critical WC qualifiers  Sep 26, 2009
    BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Embattled Argentina coach Diego Maradona juggled his team for next month's two critical World Cup qualifiers, dropping seven players and giving a first-time call up to Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain. Maradona also recalled midfielder Pablo Aimar to the squad. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Gregory SicaINSIDE SOCCER  Sep 24, 2009
    Diego Maradona faces tough choices tolead Argentina to World Cup - Gregory Sica - SI.com ... Diego Maradona, who will remain the coach for Argentina's final two qualifiers versus Peru and Uruguay next month, will need to pick up positive results to avoid the embarrassment of elimination. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    MONARCH Q&A: Men's Soccer Captain Adam Roscioli  Sep 22, 2009
    Old Dominion Official Athletic Site. MONARCH Q's Soccer Captain Adam Roscioli. (Odusports.com)

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