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Mexico Fire Eriksson

The Mexican soccer federation announced on Thursday that head coach Sven-Goran Eriksson was fired a day after El Tri Color lost 3-1 loss to Honduras in a World Cup qualifier.

"The decision was made because we could not risk Mexico's participation in the World Cup," federation president Justino Compean was quoted on FIFA.com.

Mexico currently sits in fourth place in CONCACAF final round hexagonal and have lost 2 of their first three matches.

The 61-year-old Swede took over last summer to replace Mexican star Hugo Sanchez. He immediately got into hot water with many loyal fans when he brought in four naturalized citizens to the team.

"I enjoyed the work, the country, everything. Sooner or later patience runs out," said Eriksson. "It's a shame because I always thought I would be in the Mexico dugout for a World Cup as Mexico are going to qualify,"

(Soccer365.com)

Posted by SoccerAdmin on April 2, 2009 02:21 PM

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