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Maradona stunned to not be in the running for Argentina job

Diego Maradona has expressed his surprise at being overlooked as Argentina draw up a list of contenders to succeed Jorge Sampaoli.

The Albiceleste are in the market for a new coach after enduring a tough time at World Cup 2018, with even Lionel Messi unable to inspire them past the last-16 stage.

It has been revealed that feelers were put out to Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola about taking the reins, only for it to become apparent that a proposed deal would be far too costly.

Various other candidates have been linked with the vacant post, but Argentine icon Maradona is not among them.