Baldivieso appointed coach of Bolivia
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| AFP |
Julio Cesar Baldivieso was named the new coach of Bolivia as he takes over from Mauricio Soria, the national federation confirmed on Friday.
Domestic clubs opposed the nomination of Miguel Angel Portugal, which was announced on 15 August following the resignation of Mauricio Soria. The 43-year-old Baldivieso has been a coach of his national side since the 2008/09 season and led Aurora to the Bolivian title.
Winner of 85 international caps, he also played at the 1994 FIFA World Cup USA™ as a midfielder where Bolivia were eliminated in the group stage. Bolivia will host Uruguay in a Russia 2018 qualifier in October.