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Maradona calls Terry affair "smokescreen" for Capello resignation
The legendary former player is 'absolutely not' interested in replacing the Italian, but was more than happy to have his say on the AC Milan boss' departure from the Three Lions
10 Feb 2012 07:36:00
By Dan Orlowitz
Diego Maradona - Al Wasl
Argentine legend Diego Maradona was once again eager to speak his mind this week, lashing out at the FA in the wake of Fabio Capello's shock resignation.
Al Wasl's current manager made the comments on Thursday night after a 1-0 win over Bani Yas in the UAE Pro League.
"The English FA used the Terry excuse to get rid of him," Maradona professed. "They were not happy with his performance and they saw this as the perfect opportunity to make him leave."
England will be managed by caretaker Stuart Pearce in their friendly against Holland later this month.
While it's unlikely that the man responsible for the infamous 'Hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup would ever receive the offer, the 51-year-old affirmed that he would "absolutely not" accept the now-vacant England coaching position.
Maradona did, however, express interest in managing former Argentinian club Boca Juniors once current manager Juilo Falcioni steps down, while continuing to deny that he has been approached for the vacant UAE coaching position.
Al Wasl's current manager made the comments on Thursday night after a 1-0 win over Bani Yas in the UAE Pro League.
"The English FA used the Terry excuse to get rid of him," Maradona professed. "They were not happy with his performance and they saw this as the perfect opportunity to make him leave."
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England will be managed by caretaker Stuart Pearce in their friendly against Holland later this month.
While it's unlikely that the man responsible for the infamous 'Hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup would ever receive the offer, the 51-year-old affirmed that he would "absolutely not" accept the now-vacant England coaching position.
Maradona did, however, express interest in managing former Argentinian club Boca Juniors once current manager Juilo Falcioni steps down, while continuing to deny that he has been approached for the vacant UAE coaching position.
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