AFA: Media to blame for Maradona tirade

Argentina's Football Association is blaming the media for Diego Maradona's angry tirade on live television. The AFA sent a formal report to FIFA dismissing Maradona's profanity-laced news conference in Uruguay as the natural result of tough questions from reporters. FIFA is investigating. Maradona faces a possible five-game suspension and a fine of almost $20,000 if FIFA determines that he lowered himself "through acts or words ... in a way that undermines human dignity. (link)