If news of FIFA probing Maradona's abusive media conference after argentina's win over uruguay was not enough, the legend is now caught on video making vulgar actions
If news of FIFA probing Maradona's abusive media conference after Argentina's win over Uruguay was not enough, the legend is now caught on video making vulgar actions
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A similarly vulgar post-match press conference ensued, but the coach's activities do not appear to have stopped there.
Cocky: Argentina coach Diego Maradona. PIC/AFP
A video has reportedly now emerged that seems to show the national trainer simulating the act of oral sex.
It was taken following the victory in Montevideo, and seems to show Maradona on the team bus smiling at the raucous Albicelestes fans, repeatedly simulating the act of oral sex.
It is likely that this was a reference by 'El Diez' to his now infamous post-match press conference, in which he blasted the Argentine media, telling them to "suck it" on a number of occassions.
A FIFA disciplinary inquiry has been opened into Maradona's antics after the game, for which the coach could potentially receive up to a five-match ban.
"We've been left with no other option than to open a disciplinary investigation into the Argentine team coach," said Sepp Blatter, head of FIFA, football's world ruling body.
The 48-year-old, a sporting icon in Argentina after skippering the 1986 World Cup winning team, enjoyed a honeymoon period at the start of his coaching reign before the knives began to be sharpened.
He was widely pilloried for the record 1-6 World Cup qualifier defeat in Bolivia and his relationship with the country's soccer-obsessed sports media never recovered.
Three more lossesu00a0- against Ecuador, Brazil and Paraguayu00a0- threatened to dump Argentina out of the World Cup picture for the first time since 1970.
And Maradona was in belligerent mood after the Uruguay match, telling journalists to "suck it and keep sucking it", amid a torrent of other abuse.
Blatter, who was in Cairo for the final of the under-20 World Cup, warned that Maradona might have fallen foul of FIFA regulations which could result in a fine of up to 29,400 dollars and/or suspension.
"According to article 58.a, anyone who harms the dignity of a person through acts or words can be punished," said Blatter.
"The case will go to the disciplinary committee and I cannot say anything else. It's a matter of jurisdiction for this committee."
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