Argentine football federation, coach Sampaoli part ways
"Today the Argentine football federation and Jorge Sampaoli agreed by mutual consent to bring to an end his position as head of the national team," the AFA announced in a statement.
"Today the Argentine football federation and Jorge Sampaoli agreed by mutual consent to bring to an end his position as head of the national team," the AFA announced in a statement.
Sampaoli's squad was eliminated in the round of 16 by France, which rolled to a 4-2 win on Sunday over Croatia in the World Cup final at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium, reported EFE news agency.
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Argentina can simplify the equation for their fans, however, if they manage to take all three points.
"I am hopeful and confident that, if we play with the conviction that we showed today, we will be in the World Cup" said Sampaoli.
