Tabarez torpedoed: after 15 years he is no longer coach of Uruguay

Oscar Washington Tabarez is no longer the coach of Uruguay. The Football Association of the South American country has announced that it has terminated the contract of the coach and the other members of the coaching staff of the senior national team. «This decision does not diminish the important contribution of Tabarez to Uruguayan football. We salute and acknowledge the fundamental sporting achievements achieved in these 15 years, which have placed Uruguay once again at the top of world football – reads a note from the AUF – We express our appreciation for the professionalism and dedication during the long work process and its immeasurable legacy in the History of Selection ». Tabarez – former Milan and Cagliari coach – pays for the poor results in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup, including the four consecutive defeats suffered in the last few matches.