Monday, November 29, 1999

Love is all around, but Maradona prefers blondes

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Johannesburg, June 17 (PTI) Diego Maradona believes a passionate love of his team can help Argentina lift the World Cup - but he''ll always be a ladies'' man. After Argentina demolished South Korea 4-1 to move closer to the last 16 today, Maradona turned wide-eyed and left no doubt as to his thoughts on the matter. "I prefer women. I am dating Veronica, she is 31 years old, she is blonde, she is beautiful," he said, causing an outburst of laughter at the post-match news conference. Maradona, who makes a point of kissing and hugging his players and coaches, is bidding to emulate Germany''s Franz Beckenbauer by winning the World Cup as both a player and a coach. His Argentina side tore apart South Korea in Group B with Real Madrid''s Gonzalo Higuain scoring a hat-trick and midfield maestro Lionel Messi playing a part in all three of his goals. The 49-year-old Maradona heaped praise on his side after their second win and said he makes sure all 23 of his ''tough guys'' are physically and mentally ready before each game, taking time to listen to their problems. "I am grateful to the players for the job they do, but that is it," said the former midfield magician, who captained Argentina to their second World Cup win at Mexico 1986. "We have a great team here and we are all very frank and open. "Whatever happens in the family, or if someone''s coming late to a training session, we talk about it openly. "I believe talking about things is better than punishing someone or giving out a fine, players respond much better." Argentina play Greece in their final Group B match in Polokwane on June 22. (AFP) PDS.

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