Mexico appoint Rafael Marquez as new coach after World Cup exit
Former Mexico and Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez was named the country's new head coach after Javier Aguirre stepped down following the co-host's elimination from the World Cup...
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Rafael Marquez has been appointed as the new head coach of Mexico following Javier Aguirre's departure after their World Cup exit.
- Mexico were eliminated from the World Cup after a 3-2 loss to England in the last 16.
- Rafael Marquez, a former Mexico and Barcelona defender, takes over as head coach.
- Marquez previously coached Barcelona's reserve team and joined Aguirre's national staff in 2024.
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