On Monday, the football federation (FMF) of Mexico announced that Javier Aguirre has been appointed as the new head coach of the national soccer team, taking over from Jaime Lozano who was dismissed earlier this month following a disappointing exit from the group stage of the Copa America.
Aguirre, who will be leading the team for the third time, has a successful track record, having guided Mexico to the knockout stages of the 2002 and 2010 World Cups and winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2009. Accompanying him as the main assistant coach will be Barcelona reserve team manager, Rafael Marquez.
The duration of Aguirre’s contract has not been specified. According to the men’s national team director Duilio Davino, Aguirre and Marquez are both strong leaders with their own unique styles. Aguirre is known for his ability to inspire and motivate his players and coaching staff through his vision, while Marquez leads by example, drawing from his experience as a high-performance footballer in both Mexico and Europe.
Under Aguirre’s leadership in his previous two stints, Mexico achieved an impressive record of 38 wins, 12 losses, and 11 draws, making him the most successful manager in the national team’s history for at least 34 matches.
