Argentina coach Diego Maradona has undergone facial surgery after being attacked by one of his dogs, according to reports.
The 1986 World Cup winner was reportedly taken to the Los Arcos clinic in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Witnesses told broadcaster Cronica that the 49-year-old was bleeding close to his mouth when he arrived at the clinic with his girlfriend.
Argentina have been drawn in Group B for the World Cup finals alongside Nigeria, Greece and South Korea.
Bitten by dog, whats next, stabbed by a fan ?
Must be the face. Even the dog cannot stand it. Too stuck-up.
maradona is suffering from rabies lar, now we know. he barked at reporters after argentina qualified for the world cup in their last match.
Originally posted by Rooney9:maradona is suffering from rabies lar, now we know. he barked at reporters after argentina qualified for the world cup in their last match.
and he said...u can suck it,suck it and keep sucking it.
fuck liverpoo
this is the mouth of dog for his hand of god.
Diego Maradona has surgery after being bitten by his dog
Diego Maradona was hospitalised and operated on today after one of his dogs bit him in the face.
The Argentinian football coach needed surgery on his upper lip after the pet, reportedly a Shar Pei, attacked him in their Buenos Aires home last night.
The 49-year-old former international was taken to the Los Arcos private clinic in the Palermo district where he was said to be making a full recovery.
He was accompanied by his personal physician, Alfredo Cahe, and his daughter Dalma. The TV network Todo Noticias said Maradona was bitten three times but not seriously injured. He was expected to return home later today.
Local media said the coach's four-year-old Shar Pei turned on him while they were playing at home.
A distinctive breed known for deep wrinkles, it comes from the Guangdong province of China and was originally bred as a palace guard dog.
Shar Pei are intelligent, playful, and devoted but need careful training, said dogbreedinfo.com. "The dog's temperament depends on how the owner treats the dog. Dogs who are allowed to believe they are the boss over humans will develop behaviour issues. Dogs who are not taken for daily pack walks will also begin to display a varying degree of issues."
Maradona, one of football's most gifted players, has battled drug addiction and health problems. He was appointed national team coach in 2008, and guided Argentina to qualification for the World Cup, which starts in June.
Despite patchy performances, the team are considered a tournament favourite. They are in Group B with Nigeria, Greece and South Korea.
Maradona led Argentina to their second World Cup victory, a 3-2 victory over West Germany in 1986, and captained his team to the final of the 1990 tournament.
maybe he will be more handsome after the surgery
his dog bite his face??
hahahahaa