Football: Maradona apologises for defeat
Felt obliged to apologise to the supporters of UAE club Al-Wasl yesterday after they were thrashed 5-0 by Dubai.
DUBAI:
Argentine football legend Diego Maradona felt obliged to apologise to the supporters of UAE club Al-Wasl yesterday after they were thrashed 5-0 by Dubai. The 50-year-old had guided the side to two wins after an opening run of three defeats, but Dubai brought him back down to earth. “I want to apologise to the Al-Wasl supporters for this defeat,” said Maradona, who last month advised fans to stay at home and watch a DVD if they found it too stressful to watch the team. “Now we must focus on the championship and not look back.”
Published in The Express Tribune, October 10th, 2011.
Argentine football legend Diego Maradona felt obliged to apologise to the supporters of UAE club Al-Wasl yesterday after they were thrashed 5-0 by Dubai. The 50-year-old had guided the side to two wins after an opening run of three defeats, but Dubai brought him back down to earth. “I want to apologise to the Al-Wasl supporters for this defeat,” said Maradona, who last month advised fans to stay at home and watch a DVD if they found it too stressful to watch the team. “Now we must focus on the championship and not look back.”
Published in The Express Tribune, October 10th, 2011.