Mexico coach likely leaving when contract expires (AP) Updated: 2006-07-06 08:06
MEXICO CITY -- Ricardo Lavolpe is not likely to continue as Mexico coach when
his contract expires after the World Cup.
Mexican club owners will meet soon to decide Lavolpe's future, but the coach
is expected to be shown the door, Mexican Football Federation president Alberto
de la Torre said. He said the Mexican manager has offers from Argentine and
European clubs.
"I think he will not (continue)," de la Torre told Mexican channel Televisa.
"He wants to coach in Europe. He was telling me he has an offer from Spain, and
also has offers from Argentina, so he's already tuned to another channel."
The Argentina-born Lavolpe guided Mexico to the World Cup second round, where
his team was eliminated by Argentina 2-1 in extra time. He had said his goal was
to take Mexico beyond the round of 16 for the third time in the country's
history.
"He was in a process and he was always supported while he was in the process,
and now it's time to look (for a replacement). Someone else has to take care of
the process for 2010," de la Torre said.
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