Every goal was a stab in the heart: Maradona

LA PAZ: Diego Maradona said every Bolivian goal was a stab in his heart after his Argentina side suffered a stunning 6-1 World Cup qualifying defeat at high altitude against the rank outsiders on Wednesday.

Maradona, who avoided blaming the altitude of La Paz which lies 3,600 meters above sea level, gave credit to his opponents and said he suffered alongside the Argentine public.

Before becoming Argentina coach, Maradona had backed Bolivia's campaign against a FIFA ban on matches at high altitude, taking part in a charity match in La Paz alongside President Evo Morales last year.