Aguirre Takes Over Struggling Valencia

Former Mexico manager Javier Aguirre has been appointed Valencia coach, replacing Carlos Corberán after the club lost four of its first five La Liga games. The 67-year-old Aguirre, whose Mexico stint ended with a last-16 World Cup loss to England, has signed until the end of the season with an option for a one-year extension. hilogame.news

Valencia, currently in next-to-last place with four points from seven matches, has also removed soccer chief executive Ron Gourlay and appointed Braulio Vázquez as sporting director. The team faces Racing Santander on October 11.