Maradona refuses to talk about possible ban
MADRID (AP)—Argentina coach Diego Maradona is refusing to discuss his outburst on live TV last month after a World Cup qualifier.
The Argentine soccer great will attend a hearing at FIFA headquarters in Switzerland on Sunday. During a news conference Thursday, he would not speculate on possible punishment.
Maradona’s expletive-filled remarks on TV followed Argentina’s 1-0 victory over Uruguay, prompting a FIFA investigation. His conduct could result in a five-game suspension and nearly $20,000 fine.
Argentina is a two-time World Cup champion but did not earn a spot in the 2010 tournament until the last qualifying game. Argentina plays Spain in an exhibition game Saturday.
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Pele, Kruyf, Zidane, Puscas and others have come close in comparison, but they still come up short.
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Maradona the best..? hahah.. he was good yeah but the most intersting thing about him was that he was a midget with excellent ball control. He only used one foot, his great moments include going through 4 guys, and scoring a goal with his fist. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying he was no good but the best - HELL no.. He's not even the best footballer to come out of Argentina. The best player to come out of Argentina is Bautistuta. You can just look it up yourself.. he was a better all round footballer. And if you're Argentinian you really shouldn't be talking about Mexicans, Ever been to Mexico..? It's full of stick'n Argentians who immagrate to my parents country because they'd starve in Argentina. I'm not talking hot air.. Guanajuato, Mexico City, Guadalajara - all infested with Argentinians. So before mouthing Mexicans, know we're supporting a lot of you.
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Maradona the best..? hahah.. he was good yeah but the most intersting thing about him was that he was a midget with excellent ball control. He only used one foot, his great moments include going through 4 guys, and scoring a goal with his fist. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying he was no good but the best - HELL no.. He's not even the best footballer to come out of Argentina. The best player to come out of Argentina is Bautistuta. You can just look it up yourself.. he was a better all round footballer. And if you're Argentinian you really shouldn't be talking about Mexicans, Ever been to Mexico..? It's full of stick'n Argentians who immagrate to my parents country because they'd starve in Argentina. I'm not talking hot air.. Guanajuato, Mexico City, Guadalajara - all infested with Argentinians. So before mouthing Mexicans, know we're supporting a lot of you.
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Maradona the best..? hahah.. he was good yeah but the most intersting thing about him was that he was a midget with excellent ball control. He only used one foot, his great moments include going through 4 guys, and scoring a goal with his fist. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying he was no good but the best - HELL no.. He's not even the best footballer to come out of Argentina. The best player to come out of Argentina is Bautistuta. You can just look it up yourself.. he was a better all round footballer. And if you're Argentinian you really shouldn't be talking about Mexicans, Ever been to Mexico..? It's full of stick'n Argentians who immagrate to my parents country because they'd starve in Argentina. I'm not talking hot air.. Guanajuato, Mexico City, Guadalajara - all infested with Argentinians. So before mouthing Mexicans, know we're supporting a lot of you.
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Ban his @#$% ass for life, he's a disgrace to soccer. Yeah he WAS good in his prime, but he really @#$%ed all that up with his drug addiction...
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I am a huge Argentina supporter but the midfield is looking weak without a leader, and no I don't want them to bring cry-baby Riquelme into the fold.
World Cup Prediction:
Argentina - Semifinals losing to eventual winner Spain
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