Newcastle United manager, Chris Hughton has given an update on the condition of first team players, Shola Ameobi and Jonas Gutierrez. However there is still some mystery regarding the seriousness of Gutierrez's leg muscle problem. We reported here earlier that the Argentina team doctor, Donato Villani had announced to the Argentinian Football Association: "Jonas Gutierrez suffered [.

A meaningless two month suspension and a fine of $25,000.00.

It's always good to have friends in high places.

Argentina coach Diego Maradona banned for two months by Fifa

• Argentina's World Cup preparations disrupted
• Coach apologises for rant against journalists

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Now is not a particularly good time to be an Argentinian. Not only have their most loathed opposition Brazil and England already qualified for the finals of the 2010 World Cup, but there is a serious likelihood that the Albiceleste themselves might not even qualify for next year's tournament in South Africa, and coach Diego Maradona is receiving hitherto criticism in his home country.