Pekerman quits after World Cup loss
First Published: Jun 30, 2006
Argentina coach Jose Pekerman announced he was standing down from the post shortly after the penalties loss to Germany in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Argentina coach Jose Pekerman announced he was standing down from the post shortly after the penalties loss to Germany in the World Cup quarter-finals.
The 56-year-old former youth team coach was promoted to the senior national side two years ago replacing Marcelo Bielsa who was in charge of Argentina at the last World Cup.
His side went down 4-2 on penalties to Germany after the game had finished tied 1-1 at extra-time.
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