Argentina have parted ways with the national team coach, Jorge Sampaoli in the early hours of today.
After an underpar showing at the World Cup in Russia where results were underwhelming while rumours of players’ unrest and influence in team selection was reported, the Argentina Football Federation (AFA) reacted by relieving the former Sevilla coach of his duties, barely a year into his regime.
The AFA made the decision, which had been expected after a tournament in which they were disgraced 3-0 by Croatia, known on its twitter handle that it has reached “a mutual agreement to terminate” Sampaoli’s contract.
Argentina were knocked out by eventual winners, France, at the Round of 16 of Russia 2018 tournament where captain and talisman, Lionel Messi fell to the heavy burden placed on his shoulders to inspire the team like Maradona did in 1978 to win the World Cup,also missing a penalty against Iceland at the group stage.
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