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Maradona Wants to Coach Argentina

The legendary Argentinean soccer player, Diego Maradona, was quoted saying that he dreams of coaching Argentina in the future. Maradona made the remarks during a press conference where he announced that he would play as commenter for a Spanish TV broadcaster. Maradona also said that he believes that Argentina and Spain will make Brazil`s aspirations for a sixth-title very hard to accomplish.

"I dream of being the coach of the Argentine squad," Maradona said. "It`s something that I would really like and I will fight to become the national coach. It is something that I owe to myself. It would be the icing on the cake for my career," he added. "It would be great." The Argentine great said Spain and Argentina are in great form and will be tough contenders for Brazil - a five-time World Cup champion - and one of the favorites to win the tournament.

Maradona, chosen by FIFA in 2000 as the greatest player in soccer history along with Pele, made his debut with Argentinos Juniors at 16 and then joined Boca Juniors. After a two-year spell with FC Barcelona, he moved on to Napoli in 1984 where he won two Italian league titles, the UEFA Cup and the Italian Cup. At the 1986 World Cup, Maradona coined the phrase "Hand of God" after punching in a goal in his team`s 2-1 win over England in the quarterfinals. Minutes later, he ran past four opposing players to score one of the most spectacular goals in the tournament`s history.