Maradona banned for two months, fined

Argentina coach Diego Maradona was banned for two months and fined 25,000 Swiss Francs ($24,630) by FIFA today for his foul-mouthed outburst after last month's decisive World Cup qualifier in Uruguay. The ban will run from today to January 15, FIFA...

Argentina coach Diego Maradona was banned for two months and fined 25,000 Swiss Francs ($24,630) by FIFA today for his foul-mouthed outburst after last month's decisive World Cup qualifier in Uruguay.

The ban will run from today to January 15, FIFA said in a statement. It means his role as Argentina coach at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa will not be affected.

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