Argentina coach Diego Maradona has been banned from football for two months by Fifa for his furious outburst after last month’s victory over Uruguay.

Maradona, under pressure in the run-up to the match, directed an expletive-laden tirade, broadcast on live TV, at reporters and critics after the game.

The 1-0 win ensured Argentina qualified for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

The ban will run from 15 November to 15 January 2010, meaning his role as coach at the World Cup will not be affected.

He could however miss a home international friendly against the Czech Republic scheduled for 16 December, although the match has yet to be confirmed.

Maradona, who attended the three-hour disciplinary committee hearing in Zurich, was also fined £15,000.

In a statement, Fifa said they had taken into consideration the “sincere remorse” shown by the Argentina head coach.

Fifa warned Maradona that a repetition of a similar incident would result in stronger sanctions being imposed in the future.

Following Maradona’s outburst, Fifa president Sepp Blatter said there was “no alternative” but to ask Fifa’s disciplinary committee to open a case.

On Saturday, Argentina suffered a 2-1 friendly defeat at the Bernabeu, with two Xabi Alonso goals securing victory for the European champions.