Diego Maradona Fired From His Coaching Job In UAE

Diego Maradona has been sacked from his role as manager of United Arab Emirates side Al Wasl after 14 months in charge. The legendary Argentinian’s position had been in doubt since June when the club’s entire board resigned following a trophyless season.

Maradona, 51, joined the Dubai-based club in May 2011 and still had a year to run on his contract.

Maradona the manager
1994: Coached Argentina’s Textil Mandiyu with little success

1995: Appointed coach of Racing Club but again struggled to make an impact

2008: Put in charge of Argentina. Led his country to the qaurter-finals of the 2010 World Cup

2011: Appointed manager of Al Wasl

He leaves after a disappointing league campaign which saw Al Wasl finish eighth  in the table.

“Following a meeting held by the board of directors of Al Wasl football company held to evaluate the technical staff of Al Wasl under the leadership of coach Diego Maradona, it was decided to terminate the services of coach Diego Maradona and his technical staff,”.