Buenos Aires - Argentina After a devastating look at the Copa America 2011, the position of Sergio Batista had reportedly safe. But the reality is not as Batista finally fired as well. The dismissal was announced Argentine Football Association (AFA) on its official website. "After the telephone conversation between Mr. Sergio Batista with AFA president Julio Grondona, Batista gave the decision his future as coach of Argentina to the Executive Committee of the AFA," the AFA.
"The National Team Committee then decided to cut off Mr. Batista's contract with AFA and suspend the match against Romania in August," said AFA. In the Copa America under the control of Batista, Argentina, just one win, two draws and toppled Uruguay on penalties in the quarterfinals.
Batista became coach after the dismissal of Diego Maradona brings Lionel Messi et al failed to shine at the 2010 World Cup. AFA has not appointed a replacement, but there are several names mentioned will fill that position as a former coach of Estudiantes Alejandro Sabella, Paraguay coach Gerardo Martino architect and former Boca Juniors, Carlos Bianchi.