In a pre match photo session at Dubai, the short tempered Al Wasl Football club manager Diego Maradona kicked a fan, who interrupted the session.

The fan, who was desperate to catch the eyes of the football icon was repeatedly waving a banner at the meet. The banner, which was sent to Maradona by his daughters Delma and Giannina, read: Babu Estoy con vos te amo –Benja meaning Grandfather I love you and I am with you  and was signed by his grandson Benjamin.

Maradona eventually ran out of his patience and kicked his arm, the Telegraph reports. Maradona, whose action was filmed, later apologised to the fan. He said I am emotional, this is my nature. I’ve always been like this as a player and coach. Sometimes I feel like I’m a player of Al Wasl.

He further added that the sign was a message from my grandson and daughters in Manchester and Argentina and it means they support me in whatever I do. I apologise to the fan I hurt but I wanted the banner to be seen.