........who has the hopes and dreams of an entire nation riding on his shoulders. Here's CNN with the details.
(CNN) -- Football legend Diego Maradona has been officially confirmed as the new coach of the Argentina national side. Julio Grondona, the president of the Argentinian Football Association, made the much-anticipated announcement in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.
(CNN) -- Football legend Diego Maradona has been officially confirmed as the new coach of the Argentina national side. Julio Grondona, the president of the Argentinian Football Association, made the much-anticipated announcement in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.
"Today is a special day for Argentinian football," said Grondona.
Maradona, 48, will be assisted by former Argentina coach Carlos Bilardo, who will act as general manager. Maradona's first match in charge wil be a friendly against Scotland in Glasgow on November 19. He then faces a tougher task in making sure Argentina qualify for the 2010 World Cup finals from the South American group.
"It's an honor," Maradona said. "It's a dream come true. I'm going to give it my all to make sure yada yada continues here