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Former Argentina manager Bauza takes charge of UAE

Just one month after being sacked by Argentina, the former San Lorenzo boss has found a new job as the United Arab Emirates' head coach

The United Arab Emirates have appointed former Argentina coach Edgardo Bauza as they look to boost their dwindling World Cup qualification hopes.

Mahdi Ali stepped down from his position after almost five years in charge following the 2-0 defeat to Australia in March, and UAE have settled on Bauza as his replacement.

The 59-year-old had been without a job since being dismissed by Argentina on April 11, exactly eight months after replacing Gerardo Martino, leaving the South American giants sitting precariously in fifth in World Cup qualifying.