This archive report was first published on 20 November 2019.
Diego Maradona, the 58-year-old Argentina football legend, has left his position at Gimnasia after a mere two months as the club's manager.
According to reports, Maradona's decision to walk away was influenced by politics within the club, specifically the withdrawal of club President Gabriel Pellegrino from the club elections.
Maradona had only recently started to find his footing with the team, having struggled in the early stages of his tenure. Despite this, he managed to secure some crucial points for the club in recent weeks.
Maradona's latest exit from a team is a stark contrast to his playing career, which spanned over two decades and earned him a reputation as one of the greatest players of all time.
He has now left Gimnasia, which is languishing in third bottom of the league, with a record that is a far cry from his illustrious playing days.
Maradona's longest managerial stint was with Al Wasl in the United Arab Emirates, where he lasted 14 months. He has been involved in eight clubs as a manager, with seven of those stints ending prematurely.
Before joining Gimnasia, Maradona managed Mexican side Dorados de Sinaloa, where he lasted nine months.
