The FIFA banned Argentinian coach Diego Maradona from all foot ball activities for two months. This was a result of the response of Maradona in an undesirable manner to the journalists after the team qualified for world cup. Maradona was also fined 25,000 Swiss francs. FIFA in its comment said that the player had sincerely apologized to the football community and the fans for his misconduct. However, the footballer would miss the friendly match of Argentian against Czech Republic on December 16th.