Maradona takes on jeering Boca fans

BUENOS AIRES – An angry Diego Maradona slammed Boca Juniors supporters on Tuesday after they had jeered coach Alfio Basile during Sunday’s 1-0 win over Argentinos Juniors.

“I was very angry when I went home,” said former Argentina Maradona, who has taken on a role as Boca’s football vice-president. “I’m sure the people who insulted Basile are not supporters of our team.”However, Maradona conceded that Boca’s performance against Argentinos Juniors left much to be desired.”I know we couldn’t find our game,” he said.”I know it, the coach knows it, the players know it, we all know it.”Boca, Argentina’s most popular club, are joint third in the Apertura championship with 11 points from six games, three behind leaders San Lorenzo and one behind Banfield.Maradona predicted a close-run championship.”Apart from San Lorenzo and Banfield, who are playing the best football, everyone is very even.”- Nampa-Reuters”I’m sure the people who insulted Basile are not supporters of our team.”However, Maradona conceded that Boca’s performance against Argentinos Juniors left much to be desired.”I know we couldn’t find our game,” he said.”I know it, the coach knows it, the players know it, we all know it.”Boca, Argentina’s most popular club, are joint third in the Apertura championship with 11 points from six games, three behind leaders San Lorenzo and one behind Banfield.Maradona predicted a close-run championship.”Apart from San Lorenzo and Banfield, who are playing the best football, everyone is very even.”- Nampa-Reuters