Russia 2018: Argentina won’t fire Sampaoli ―FA

Argentina will not fire coach Jorge Sampaoli in the wake of the 3-0 defeat to Croatia, though the former Chile and Sevilla boss is now expected to leave his role after the World Cup 2018.

Social media has been ablaze with talks of secret meetings and players asking for Sampaoli to be replaced by technical director Jorge Burruchaga but there is no credible reporting to support this and the Argentina FA (AFA) confirmed on Friday morning that nobody is leaving their post today.

There will, however, be changes ahead of a must-win final game against Nigeria.

Lionel Messi’s displays have concerned those around the Argentina camp, with the Barcelona forward appearing detached and fragile.

“The Leo I know did not come to Russia,” said one insider.

“He is absent even when he is stood in front of you.”

Sporting Tribune

Recent Posts

EPL: Fear grips Arsenal in Chelsea’s 3-0 loss to Man City

Having beaten Arsenal in the League Cup final and defeated Liverpool in the FA Cup…

6 hours ago

Monte Carlo Masters: Sinner beats Alcaraz to reclaim top spot

The Monaco decider was the first meeting of the top two in the world since…

7 hours ago

VIDEO: ‘Come and see me with your terms’, Joshua fires back at Fury

“I’ve been chasing you for the last 10 years. When you’re ready, you come and…

8 hours ago

Crystal Palace rally late with Mateta brace to sink Newcastle

The hosts' win meant they leapfrogged Newcastle into 13th place, as Howe's team fell to…

8 hours ago

Boxing: Prograis announces retirement after defeat to Benn

He held the WBA super-lightweight title in 2019, and the WBC super-lightweight crown from 2022…

9 hours ago

Union Berlin appoint first female head coach

Union Berlin are 11 points clear of the automatic relegation zone with five matches remaining...

9 hours ago

This website uses cookies.