FIFA has denied claims by Diego Maradona that officials preventing him attending Argentina's opening match of the World Cup in the Maracana. The former Argentina player and manager, who is a fierce critic of FIFA, said he was forced to watch the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on television in his hotel room. But FIFA's head of media Delia Fischer said there had been no report to them of any incident involving Maradona, who is accredited to cover the tournament for Venezuelan TV. VIDEO: Scroll down to watch some of Diego Maradona's best-ever goals Unhappy: Diego Maradona claims he was refused entry to Argentina's game with Bosnia
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Maradona says officials stopped him entering the Maracana Stadium
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World Cup 1986 star watched second half of game from his hotel room
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Maradona is accredited to cover tournament for Venezuelan TV
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Lionel Messi scored a superb solo goal as Argentina won Group F clash 2-1
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