The Australian Football Federation confirmed this Friday Graham Arnold He is no longer the coach of the ‘Socceroos’ after resigning this week after the Oceanic team failed to win any of the first games of the third round of the qualifying phase for the 2026 World Cup.
The board of directors of the Australian organization accepted the resignation of Arnold and now he is trying to find a new coach as soon as possible to focus on the second window of matches that will take place in October. Australia, who lost at home against Bahrain (0-1) and drew with Indonesia (0-0), are fifth in group C and must receive China and visit Japan.
Arnoldwho held the position on a temporary basis in 2006/07, has been in the position of coach since August 2018, a period in which he confirmed himself as one of the powers of the Asian Confederation – where he competes – and even reached the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
“Managing the Socceroos has been the pinnacle of my career and a real honour. I am extremely proud of our achievements, from breaking records to nurturing new talent and making world history. After careful reflection “I believe it’s time for us to have a leader guide the team into the future,” said the 61-year-old coach.
“I extend my sincere thanks to the players, to my staff, Football Australia and to our passionate fans for their unwavering support. “The Socceroos have a bright future ahead of them and I am confident they will continue to do well,” he said. Arnoldwho explained that after the clash against Indonesia he announced that it was time to make decisions and that his instinct told him “it’s time for a change”.
The executive director of the federation, James Johnsonexplained that they were looking for a coach who was in line with their vision for the national team and could integrate seamlessly with the team’s identity. “With important FIFA World Cup qualifying matches approaching, it is crucial that we identify the right candidate to lead our talented team now and into the future,” he said.
As for the Arnold He assured that his departure “marked the end of an era for Australian football” as his contribution was “visible to all”, noting that under his technical direction they had achieved “remarkable remarkable milestone that elevated Australian football to the world stage” and his “Passion and dedication left an indelible mark on the Australian team and football.”
Source: La Verdad
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