The Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) has announced, through a statement, that the Spanish Felix Sanchez He is no longer the coach of the Tricolor.
Sánchez did not want to confirm this at the press conference because, he said, it was not “the moment when the defeat (against Argentina) also in a penalty shootout, which is more painful.”
An hour later, the FEF issued a statement announcing that “the termination of the contractual relationship with the technical director has been agreed.” Felix Sanchez“.
“We thank Felix and his coaching staff for their work and professionalism, and we wish him success in his future projects,” the statement concluded.
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Felix Sanchez Bas He was hired by the Ecuadorian Federation in March of last year, with a contract until 2026, but has encountered strong opposition to his management by a section of the Ecuadorian fans and media.
The Ecuadorian coach leaves the ‘Tri’ in qualifying positions for the next World Cup, fifth, and after having reached the quarter-finals of the America Cupgiving the best image in the last match, in which they pushed Argentina, the world champion, to the limit, who could only win in the penalty shootout.