Diego Maradona insisted yesterday that he has no intention of abandoning his post as Argentina coach, dismissing reports linking him with a move to English Premier League Portsmouth.
Diego Maradona insisted yesterday that he has no intention of abandoning his post as Argentina coach, dismissing reports linking him with a move to English Premier League Portsmouth.
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"I was watching television and a journalist said that Maradona was going to quit the national team. No, the blue and white colours (of Argentina) are in my veins," said Maradona.
"No way would I jump ship. I have a contract and I will stay with Argentina until the 2011 Copa America."
Last week, Dubai-based Arabian Business magazine claimed Maradona would work alongside new Portsmouth owner Sulaiman Al Fahim as the club's global ambassador.
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