Diego Maradona to coach Mexican second-division side Dorados

Manchester City gaffer Pep Guardiola had also spent six months with the outfit in 2006 as a player.

Diego Maradona is back into management as head coach of Mexican second-tier side Dorados. The appointment took place on 6th September 2018. His most recent job was in the UAE second division with Al Fujairah, which he quit in April after failing to gain promotion.

The Argentina legend takes over the role from Francisco Gomez who oversaw a winless start to the new season with three losses and three defeats in the opening six fixtures.

The club (formed in 2003) currently find themselves at the bottom of the 15-team table. The club also posted his arrival in Instagram, captioned as, "Welcome Diego to the Big Fish!"

 

 

 

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An interesting fact worth noting is that Manchester City gaffer Pep Guardiola had also spent six months with Mexican club as a player in 2006.

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Other than cinematic playing career spanning the likes of Napoli, Barcelona, and Boca Juniors– El Diego single-handedly led the La Albiceleste to 1986 World Cup glory, which is inscribed in the minds of every football fan.

After the resignation of former national team coach Alfio Basile in 2008, the former La Liga star went on to lead the South American nation to the 2010 World Cup from the brink of not qualifying for it. After routing through their respective opponents, Germany thrashed his team in the quarter-finals, followed by his sacking by the national FA.

His other managerial stints include roles in Mandiyu, Racing Club, and Al Wasl. In May, he also signed a three-year deal to become the president of Belarusian side Dinamo Brest.