Always one to make his entrance known, Diego Maradona touched down in Belarus this week for the first time after becoming chairman of Dinamo Brest football club. The 57-year-old signed a three-year deal with the club and has now taken up the role after the conclusion of the Russia World Cup. Maradona was ferried from his plane in a gleaming blue Mercedes, while large crowds eagerly anticipating his arrival gathered outside the terminal. Diego Maradona touched down in Belarus for the first time on Monday to a grand entrance The Argentina legend wound down his window so he could signal to the masses awaiting him Maradona was all smiles and waves as he was driven from his plane to the terminal The chirpy star was feeling the love and took a moment to blow a kiss to his adoring public Maradona made an animated show of bending down to touch the ground for the first time Quickly followed by a clenched fist into the air while cameras followed his journey The main man wound down his window upon approach so that he could signal to the masses. Once the vehicle pulled up, Maradona made a big scene of stepping outside and crouching down so as to touch the land of Belarus for the first time with his right hand. Maradona left his position as coach of Al Fujairah last month after missing out on automatic promotion from the United Arab Emirates' second division. The tenure stood as the second managerial spell of Maradona in the UAE, after spending a year in charge of Al-Wasl. The former Barcelona and Napoli forward also managed the Argentina national team from 2008 to 2010. The football legend was afforded the star treatment as soon as he stepped off the plane He rocked up at the stadium in Brest in an enormous military vehicle, waving to adoring fans The Dinamo Brest faithful cheer on their new boss as he is paraded in front of them on Monday Maradona made many headlines during the World Cup, with his questionable antics in the crowd during his nation's fixtures. The national icon was present as his team struggled in Russia, with Lionel Messi and Co unable to get past the round of 16. Maradona was at the centre of attention during his side's late victory over Nigeria after signalling inappropriate hand gestures as opposition fans before later being checked by medical staff following the final whistle. At the Russia World Cup Maradona managed to draw attention to himself rather frequently An apology also had to be made by the 57-year-old to FIFA for his 'unacceptable comments' made following England's victory over Colombia in the quarter-finals. Maradona had initially caused controversy by describing the result of the tie as a 'monumental theft'. He strongly criticised the performance and suitability of American official Mark Geiger and stated that FIFA referees committee chairman Pierluigi Collina should 'apologise to the Colombian people'.<doc-sep>The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter by email with the day's key headlines and transfer news Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Diego Maradona has taken over as chairman of Belarussian club Dynamo Brest. The Argentine has caused a sensation in the country, after signing a three-year deal to take charge of a club that was rescued from bankruptcy two years ago Maradona touched down in Belarus after being a FIFA ambassador at the World Cup in Russia and is hoping that the country's president Alexander Lukaschenko will become a supporter. "I want to make a photo with Lukashenko, I hope he will become our fan," Maradona said at a press conference after his arrival, where he was given a traditional welcome, featuring bread and salt. "I can live without problems in Belarus," he added. (Image: AFP) Maradona made headlines at the World Cup where his antics, including giving an obscene middle-finger gesture to Nigeria fans during one game, were beamed around the globe. He is set to move to Brest after parting company with Al-Fujairah FC, the United Arab Emirates side of whom he was coach. (Image: REUTERS) (Image: AFP) (Image: REX/Shutterstock) "Given the fact that boss Diego will live in Brest, I think people will come from all over the world to watch the game," said the club's director of development Viktor Radkov. "He had certain requirements, but all of them were reasonable." Dynamo Brest have never won a league title, but have been boosted by the arrival of fresh investment from the UAE and have won two domestic cups. There are also plans to build a new stadium with a capacity of 30,000 fans.<doc-sep>
Diego Maradona has begun work as chairman of Belarus club Dynamo Brest after signing a three-year contract. Argentina's 1986 World Cup-winning captain arrived in the country after fulfilling his role as a FIFA ambassador at the World Cup. He flew in by private jet and later paraded through the streets on a large jeep. Dynamo Brest were rescued from bankruptcy two years ago and have never won a league title. Image: He arrived at Dynamo Brest's stadium in a jeep It is reported until a couple of years ago the club had so little money that supporters sometimes were asked to raise funds for team jerseys. But with the arrival of a new investor from the UAE, the club has won two domestic cups and plans to build a new stadium with a capacity of 30,000 fans. Maradona plans to move to Brest after parting company with Al-Fujairah FC where he was coach of the United Arab Emirates club. Image: Maradona shows off his skills "I am not afraid of the challenge, I am not afraid of the serious projects and these people seem very serious to me," he said. "I needed a challenge, an important project to show that I never stopped working. "I take it with all the affection of the world, respecting the people who gave me this opportunity. Image: Maradona was a FIFA ambassador at the World Cup "We are going to have faith again, to grow together in harmony with a great team, taking the kids out of the academies to prove them and make them great." Dynamo Brest director of development Viktor Radkov added: "Given the fact that boss Diego will live in Brest, I think people will come from all over the world to watch the games." Maradona was a controversial figure at the World Cup in neighbouring Russia. He said Colombia were victims of a "monumental robbery" against England and accused referee Mark Geiger of favouring Gareth Southgate's side. FIFA "strongly rebuked" the comments and he later apologised.