Rafael Márquez

[Porque]

Probably just wanted a new opportunity rather than another year in Tercera.

 

[khaled_a_d]

Mexico is hosting next WC and he has a chance to be part of that, with a promise of coaching the team.
I don't know why people are trying to only look at it from Barca perspective.

 

[Messi983]

Simmons is too young for the job, maybe a decade later

I meant Xavi Torres.

Mexico is hosting next WC and he has a chance to be part of that, with a promise of coaching the team.
I don't know why people are trying to only look at it from Barca perspective.

Because we're Barca fans?

I understand why he left and wish him all the best but for his progress as a coach I think he should have stayed in club football. There is just a big step down from club to international football level.

Don't know if he had an actual offer from them but it was reported Oviedo had interest in Rafa last month before he renewed with BA. Could take over the team that was very close to be promoted to La Liga with financial backing of their Mexican owners. That would be better for his development as a coach imo. But as said I understand why he wants to lead his country in a home World Cup.