Zabaleta 'deserves Argentina nod'

Published : 30 Mar 2009 12:56:26

Argentina legend Maradona did not arrange to see Zabaleta while visiting the UK in November 2008 - when he called in at Manchester United and Liverpool after taking charge of his national side. "Maradona has been about 300 yards from our training ground, so he only needed to pop in," added Hughes. "As managers we stand or fall by our decisions and so will he." Argentina thrashed Venezuela 4-0 in a World Cup qualifier at the weekend to strengthen their claim for a place at the 2010 fina.... read more