Berizzo leaves Chile manager’s post

Chile manager Eduardo Berizzo announced his resignation on Thursday after his team’s goalless home draw against Paraguay in their FIFA World Cup qualifier, Report informs citing Xinxua.

The 54-year-old Argentine said he hoped his departure would ease tension within Chile’s squad caused by a poor run of results.

“I have expressed my desire to step down to the president [Pablo Milad] of the federation,” Berizzo said in a brief statement to journalists after the match.

“The results have not been as expected and it is worth recognizing it. I would like to thank everyone who has worked with me.”

Thursday’s draw at Estadio Monumental leaves Chile eighth in South America's 10-team World Cup qualifying group with just one win from five games.