Published 21:43 IST, December 9th 2019
Diego Maradona loses his cool and goes berserk during Gimnasia's 2-1 win
It has been a roller-coaster ride for Diego Maradona in Gimnasia. Maradona earlier quit from his post last month and then returned to the club. Read on.
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Diego Maradona pulled-off a Diego Maradona moment during Gimnasia's 2-1 win against Central Cordoba. Maradona is managing Argentina's top-tier side - Gimnasia. y have been battling relegation throughout season. It looks like pressure to lift his side might have gotten to former World Cup winner. He was seen panicking during match. Maradona was seen shaking in fear while praying for his side on touchline. scene couldn't have got any worse. Gimnasia somehow mand to make a comeback from a goal down to win game 2-1. three-points saw 'El Lobo' move up to 21st-position in points table.
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Watch Diego Maradona's antics during match:
Gimnasia were in relegation zone when Maradona was brought in as manr of team. Maradona was in tears while he was giving his post-match interview. It has been a roller coaster ride for Diego Maradona in Gimnasia. Maradona earlier quit from his post last month and n returned to club. Argentine was in disagreement with club's presidency candidates. According to reports, Maradona took job on only one condition. condition was that Gimnasia's current manr - Gabriel Pellegri - will retain his role in club.
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Diego Maradona has been very vocal about his support towards Pellegri and he even wore a cap to show his support for club president. He also talked about presidency issue in post-match interview. When Maradona was asked if he will leave job if Pellegri leaves post, he replied by saying that he will only stay if Pellegri wins election. Maradona insisted that he won't negotiate with anyone else as he is t a traitor.
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18:39 IST, December 9th 2019