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Just In Case You Forgot, Argentina
Just In Case You Forgot, Argentina
This is your new national team manager. I'm so jealous. I wish Bob Bradley would get sauced and roll with the fans like Maradona. Some language NSFW. Fuck you, River Plate indeed.
Video:  ARGENTINA - Maradona's teammates talk about his new responsibility as national team coach
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Video: ARGENTINA - Maradona's teammates talk about his new responsibility as national team coach
sports.espn.go.com — (1:51) ESPN: Former Argentina team members who played for the storied squad in the glory years with... Diego Maradona discuss his new responsibilty - and daunting task - of now coaching this young national team through the ongoing 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign, with a nation's high expectations. (more) Video: ARGENTINA - Maradona's teammates talk about his ...
ARGENTINA:  Maradona names Mascherano as captain
ARGENTINA: Maradona names Mascherano as captain
soccernet.espn.go.com — November 10 --- ESPN: Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has agreed to captain Argentina under new coach Diego... Maradona. --- "I've convinced him," Maradona told Radio La Red. "I explained to him what I thought about him and told him what I thought he could give the team..." (more) ARGENTINA: Maradona names Mascherano as captain
ARGENTINA now in the hands of 'God' --- Diego Maradona takes reins as national team manager
ARGENTINA now in the hands of 'God' --- Diego Maradona takes reins as national team manager
uk.reuters.com — November 4 --- Reuters UK: Diego Maradona was shown by national television arriving at the Argentina FA's... training camp on Tuesday, and a spokesman said he would begin his reign by announcing the squad for the November 19 friendly against Scotland... (more) ARGENTINA now in the hands of 'God' --- Diego Maradona ...
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