Batista sacked as Argentina boss

The Argentinian Football Association have terminated the contract of the Albicelestes’ coach, Sergio Batista.

Tue, 26 Jul, 2011 - 08:01

The Argentinian Football Association have terminated the contract of the Albicelestes’ coach, Sergio Batista.

AFA spokesman Ernesto Cherquis Bialo announced the move in the wake of the team’s disappointing campaign in the Copa America, at which they were hosts.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Buenos Aires Person: Batista Person: Sergio Batista Person: Ernesto Cherquis Bialo Person: Cherquis Bialo Person: Julio Grondona Event: Copa America Event: 2014 World Cup Qualifying Organisation: Argentinian Football Association Organisation: AFA Organisation: Argentina Organisation: Uruguay Organisation: Paraguay Organisation: Romania

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