Soccer-Mexico coach Cocca, director Ares De Parga leave after four months

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Diego Cocca is unveiled as new Mexico coach - Centro de Alto Rendimiento, Mexico City, Mexico - February 10, 2023 Diego Cocca during press conference with Sports director Jaime Ordiales and Rodrigo Ares de Parga director of national teams REUTERS/Henry Romero/ File Photo

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico coach Diego Cocca and director of national teams Rodrigo Ares De Parga have left their roles, the country's soccer federation (FMF) said on Monday with less than a week to go before the start of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

The announcement comes a day after Mexico beat Panama to win the CONCACAF Nations League bronze medal after a 3-0 loss in the semi-finals on Thursday to the United States, who went on to retain their title.