Gerardo Martino named Argentina coach in succession to Alejandro Sabella

Gerardo Martino has been chosen to succeed Alejandro Sabella as Argentina coach, the Argentine FA said in a statement on Tuesday.

Former Barcelona manager Martino takes over from Sabella, who quit at the end of last month, ahead of a Sept. 3 friendly away to Germany.

Germany beat Argentina in the World Cup final in Brazil on July 13. 

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