In 2000, Maradona published his autobiography "Yo Soy El Diego" ("I am "The Diego""), which became an instant bestseller in his home country.

In the same year, Maradona was voted Player of the Century in an official FIFA poll conducted on the Internet, garnering 53.6% of the votes. Then, in an unannounced move, FIFA appointed a "Football Family" committee, which voted to elect Pelé alongside the Argentine. Maradona cried foul and left the awards ceremony as soon as his prize was awarded. 

In 2001, the Argentine Football Association asked FIFA for authorization to retire the jersey number 10 as an homage to Maradona. FIFA did not grant the request, even though Argentine officials have maintained that FIFA hinted that it would.

Maradona has won other polls, including a 2002 FIFA poll in which his second goal against England was chosen as the best goal ever scored in a World Cup; he also won the most votes in a poll to determine the All-Time Ultimate World Cup Team.

On 22 June 2005, it was announced that Maradona would return to Boca Juniors as a sports vice president in charge of managing the First Division roster (after a disastrous 2004–05 season, which coincided with Boca's centenary) . His contract began 1 August 2005, and one of his first recommendations proved to be very effective: he was the one who decided to hire Alfio Basile as the new coach. With Maradona staying very close to the players, Boca went on to win the 2005 Apertura title, the 2006 Clausura title, the Copa Sudamericana and the Recopa. As of 2006, Maradona remains aloof of day-to-day activities and is seen mostly on game days, cheering from his private box in the "Bombonera".

On 15 August 2005, Maradona made his debut as host of a talk-variety show on Argentine television, "La Noche del 10" ("The Night of the no. 10"). His main guest on opening night was Pelé; the two had a friendly chat, showing no signs of past differences. In subsequent evenings, he led the ratings on all occasions but one. Most guests were drawn from the worlds of football and show business, including Zidane, Ronaldo and Hernan Crespo, but also included interviews with other notable persons such as Fidel Castro and Mike Tyson.

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