San José, Sept 29, 2026 (AFP) - Batista sacked as Costa Rica coach after six months

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2026-09-29

Costa Rica's head coach Fernando "Bocha" Batista was dismissed Monday following the team's disastrous start to the CONCACAF Nations League, the country's football federation announced. Argentine manager Batista was removed along with his staff just six months after taking the job following losses to Curacao and Haiti in the tournament's first two rounds. He will be replaced on an interim basis by former Costa Rica player Bryan Ruiz. Costa Rica re......

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