Valencia are accelerating discussions to appoint Mexican veteran Javier Aguirre as their next head coach following the abrupt exit of Carlos Corberan. The experienced tactician has moved to the top of the shortlist at the Mestalla, with the club hierarchy keen to secure an agreement that brings the seasoned figure back to Spanish football.
Javier Aguirre has emerged as a leading contender for the vacant Valencia job after exploratory talks opened between the two parties. Club chiefs acted swiftly to target the former Mexico boss following Carlos Corberan's dismissal, believing the veteran coach has the character and track record needed to drag the club out of early trouble.
Rafael Marquez has been announced as the new manager of the Mexico national team following the departure of Javier Aguirre. The succession takes effect immediately after Mexico were eliminated from the World Cup by England on Sunday, allowing the former defender to begin preparing the squad for the 2030 tournament with a focus on integrating young talent and rebuilding.
Mexico’s historic World Cup run ended in heartbreak at the Azteca, as Julián Quiñones starred and Raúl Jiménez gave El Tri hope before Jude Bellingham powered England to a thrilling 3-2 win.
Mexico take a perfect defensive record into a blockbuster World Cup clash with England as Julián Quiñones chases history and Javier Aguirre eyes another statement win.
Roberto Alvarado made World Cup history with three assists, while Gilberto Mora shined again as Mexico beat Ecuador to reach the World Cup quarterfinals.
Comprehensive match preview of Mexico vs Ecuador at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more ahead of this round of 32 clash in Mexico City.
Gil Mora, Obed Vargas and Mateo Chávez are leading Mexico's youth movement as Javier Aguirre builds a World Cup contender with one eye firmly on the future.
Mexico have already secured first place, but Javier Aguirre still faces key decisions as El Tri prepare to face Czechia before the World Cup knockout rounds.
Mexico can take a major step toward winning Group A when El Tri face South Korea in Guadalajara, where Javier Aguirre's latest rebuild first began to take shape.
The 67-year-old tactician hasn't held back in his assessment of the co-host nation's opening encounter, sensationally claiming South Africa were lucky to escape the Estadio Azteca with just a 2-0 defeat. The El Tri coach was adamant that his side’s dominance should have reflected a far more emphatic scoreline as they kicked off their campaign in style.
Javier Aguirre has tipped the Orlando Pirates sensation for a major overseas move and admitted he is seeking revenge against Bafana Bafana following a painful AFCON defeat during his time in charge of Egypt.
Mexico enter the World Cup opener unbeaten in 2026, with Raul Jimenez chasing a full-circle moment, Brian Gutierrez rising and Rafa Marquez’s role growing.
Mexico recovered from an early scare in Toluca to overwhelm Serbia, with Alvaro Fidalgo and Brian Gutierrez among the standouts as El Tri wrapped up their World Cup preparations in style.
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