The rumors are now confirmed, the Argentine legend Diego Armando Maradona has seen his last days as coach of the Albiceleste.

Controversy always surrounds Maradona, and this time is no exception. Diego cancelled a meeting with Humberto Grondona to visit his longtime friend Hugo Chavez.

While in Venezuela, many began to debate whether Maradona would continue in charge of the Argentine national team. It was rumored he would be offered to coach Venezuela, but the rumor was dissolved by Maradona.

Maradona returned to Buenos Aires and publicly challenged Grondona by saying "If he wants to remove any member of my coaching staff, I will leave". He even went further on and said he would push to have Ruggeri included in the staff (this infuriated Grondona, who does not get along with Ruggeri).

Diego met with Grondona this afternoon and he was asked to remove Mancusso and Enrique (assistants), the doctor and two more members from the staff. It is known that Mancusso and Diego share a special relationship. This was not tolerated by the former number 10, and caused the resignation.

Diego leaves behind the dream to win the Copa America 2011 in Argentina, and the chance to have revenge in the 2014 world cup. He stood behind his men, and said no more.

The big question is who will succeed Diego? Sabella (Estudiantes), Russo (Racing), Ramon Diaz (San Lorenzo), Bianchi, Simeone, Pekerman, Bielsa, Gallego?