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Wed Jun 09 05:01pm EDT

Maradona takes light, yet stinging approach to training

By Brooks Peck

As tension builds ahead of the start of a tournament that's taken four years to finally get here, some managers are lashing out at the press, while others are moaning about how their country is never the favorite to win, but Maradona - for his madness and insanely expensive toilet seats - has decided to keep things fun.

After a little training session intra-squad match, Maradona let the winning side fire shots at the losing side's rears and even bent over for a bit of punishment himself. Granted, this activity isn't terribly unusual and can be spotted at training grounds everywhere, but it's not the type of thing you typically see days before playing in the World Cup. 

[Photos: See even more of the Argentine national coach]

Don't be surprised if a relaxed Argentina side get off to a fast start is all I'm saying. Also don't be surprised if half the players find it difficult to sit down for the next few days. 

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