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Rafa Marquez has taken over as head coach of Mexico’s national team, debuting in a friendly against Colombia in Baltimore. The match marks the first game under Marquez’s leadership after the team’s exit in the round of 16 at the World Cup. Javier Aguirre, who guided Mexico to the knockout stage, will now focus on keeping Valencia out of relegation in Spain. Aguirre’s tenure is seen as a stabilizing period that helped Mexico remain competitive in Concacaf, though he is no longer involved with the national side.

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