Fans of the Argentine soccer idol celebrate the star's birthday and his expected appointment as national coach.
The annual Christmas celebrations at the Maradonian Church fall on the veteran sport star's birthday but this year the prospect of him becoming coach of Argentina's national soccer team has given the party an added boost.Paul Chapman reports.SOUNDBITES: Gaston Amato, Maradona fan, saying (Portuguese): "Diego as coach is incredible, something we've all dreamed of. I think now he's at his best physically and mentally and it's the perfect time for him."
Guilherme Vamere Homsy, Maradona fan, saying (Portuguese): "I'm a Maradona fan. I was always a Maradona fan, even before the church existed. Where there's a party, I go."
