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Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona wants to coach the United Arab Emirates
'El Pibe de Oro' is hoping to be presented with the opportunity to coach the national side.
Diego Maradona affirmed on Wednesday that he would like the idea of taking charge of the United Arab Emirates national team, who sacked their coach a few months ago after a dismal World Cup qualifying campaign.Maradona, who has coached Al Wasl since last May, is rumoured to be one of the candidates to occupy the vacancy left by Slovenian coach Srecko Katanec, after the UAE suffered a 3-1 defeat to Lebanon in September. The national team went on to lose their following three matches when under an interim coach.
The legendary Argentine soccer genius didn't declare whether the UAE FA made him an offer, but he indicated that if he were to receive an offer he would accept it "with pleasure."
Backheel penalty internet sensation & UAE star Theyab Awana dies at 21
The sudden death of Theyab Awana, also known as Awana Diab, has pushed numerous football fans from around the globe to express their regret through messages on top sites like Youtube and Facebook.
Theyab Awana reportedly died in a tragic car accident on Sunday at the Sheikh Zayed Bridge. The 21-year-old footballer was returning from a training session for the national team with his brother Raad. It is claimed that Theyab Awana was using his mobile phone as the accident happened. Raad died several hours after Theyab.
Awana Diab sensationally shot to fame around the world in July. The winger did so through a cheeky penalty kick against Lebanon in 7-2 victory.
Awana Diab converted it with the back of his heel; the highlight of his penalty goal eventually attracted over 1 million views on Youtube. Commenting on the tragic death of the rising star, acting president of the AFC Zhang Jilong declared: