SAN DIEGO: Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio, who was slapped with a six-game ban by FIFA, has apologized for an outburst directed at officials during the recent Confederations Cup match in Russia. “I offer my most sincere apologies to all those that felt offended or hurt by my behaviour in the game against Portugal,” said Osorio. The suspension means Osorio will not be behind the bench for defending champion Mexico’s opening game at the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Mexico—record seven-time champions—is missing many of their top players as they begin their Gold Cup campaign against El Salvador in San Diego on Sunday. “The hardest part is that I can’t be on the bench, helping our team win,” said Osorio, who is 20-4-5 as Mexico’s coach.

Source: Manila Times July 09, 2017 08:15 UTC