Al-Wasl sacks coach Maradona

Diego Maradona has been fired as Al-Wasl coach following a disappointing season in which the Argentine great failed to win a title for the Dubai club.

July 11, 2012

Fatma Al Dubais

 


 


DUBAI – Diego Maradona has been fired as Al-Wasl coach following a disappointing season in which the Argentine great failed to win a title for the Dubai club. The board of directors met Tuesday and issued a statement saying Maradona and his technical staff had been immediately “relieved” of their duties. Maradona, who was on vacation and not in Dubai, could not be reached for comment. A replacement for Maradona was not announced. Maradona signed a two-year deal in May 2011. He was popular with fans and helped put the UAE football on the map, however his team finished eighth in the 12-team league. — AP


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