Soccer-Pekerman departs role as Venezuela manager

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - South American Qualifiers - Venezuela v Colombia - Estadio Cachamay, Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela - March 29, 2022 Venezuela coach Jose Pekerman before the match REUTERS/Manaure Quintero

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela have parted ways with coach Jose Pekerman having been in charge of the national side since November 2021, the Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) said on Wednesday.

The decision comes ahead of friendly matches later this month against Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan.