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Mexico manager Martino admits Barcelona spell was the ‘worst year’ of his career

Gerardo Martino, the current coach of the Mexico national side, considers his forgettable stint at Barcelona in 2013-14 to have been the “worst year” of his career.

The Argentine tactician was given the chance to succeed Tito Vilanova at Camp Nou having previously impressed in South America and earned favour with Lionel Messi. He was, however, to last just one season with the Spanish Super Cup the only major honour he claimed.

Failure to bring the best out of a star-studded squad saw him make way for the arrival of Luis Enrique, with the Barca legend able to bring the good times back.