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Maradona's reign begins in earnest

China Daily | Updated: 2009-03-28 08:12

BUENOS AIRES: Diego Maradona's reign as Argentina coach begins in earnest when his side face Venezuela in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday, his home and competitive debut.

Maradona's presence is expected to revive public enthusiasm in the national side which has dipped after a run of uninspiring performances under his predecessor Alfio Basile.

Maradona's reign begins in earnest

The atmosphere at the Monumental Stadium has been strangely subdued in recent games, far from the intimidating, paper-throwing crowd which has traditionally greeted visiting teams.

Maradona's reign begins in earnest

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