5 worst managerial appointments over the last decade

#3 Diego Maradona - Argentina

Maradona's inexperience cost Argentina at the 2010 World Cup.

Notably, the game's best player features on the list. Maradona proposed his candidacy for the role of Argentina's manager in November 2008.

After winning his first three matches, he oversaw a 6–1 defeat to Bolivia, equalling the team's worst ever margin of defeat. Argentina was in fifth place and faced the possibility of failing to qualify, but victory in the last two matches secured qualification for the finals.

Maradona used abusive language at the live post-game press conference. FIFA responded on the incident strongly and the manager was both fined and banned temporarily, with a warning as to his future conduct

The friendly against the Czech Republic, during the period of the ban, was canceled. The only match Argentina played during Maradona's ban was a friendly away to Catalonia, which they lost 4–2.

At the FIFA World Cup 2010, Argentina won their group and faced Mexico in round-of-16. They cruised past Mexico but handed a tough draw against Germany in the quarterfinals. Argentina was humiliated by Germany in the last eights. The team had lost which left the South American's ranked fifth in the tournament. Lionel Messi finished the tournament goal-less.

Argentina played with flair in South Africa but never looked affirming tactically. Maradona's inexperience was obvious in the loss to Germany, which exposed Argentina's defensive frailties and lack of midfield speed. On 27 July, the AFA announced that its board had unanimously decided not to renew Maradona's contract.