Mexico appoint Rafael Marquez as new coach after WC

Rafael Marquez. Pic/AFP

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.

Mexico were beaten 2-3 by England in the last 16 on Sunday. Marquez, who made 147 appearances for his country, will have the task of ensuring the "continuity of the project" started by 67-year-old Aguirre, the Mexican football federation said.

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