FIFA says to hold Maradona hearing on Sunday

Geneva: FIFA said that it will hold a disciplinary hearing on Diego Maradona on Sunday over the Argentinian coach`s sexually-explicit rant after his team`s World Cup qualification.

"The FIFA Disciplinary Committee, chaired by Marcel Mathier, will grant the head coach of Argentina a hearing, which will take place the day after the international friendly match between Spain and Argentina in Madrid," said football`s world ruling body in a statement on Tuesday. Maradona rounded on his critics after Argentina`s 1-0 win over Uruguay in October, a victory which saw the two-time world champions squeeze nervously into next year`s finals in South Africa. World football governing body`s head Sepp Blatter said Maradona may have flouted regulations which could result in a fine of up to 29,400 dollars and/or suspension. "According to article 58.a anyone who harms the dignity of a person through acts or words can be punished," he had said, reacting to Maradona`s rant. Bureau Report