Venezuela name Argentine Batista as head coach

CARACAS, March 10 (Xinhua) -- Argentine manager Fernando Batista has been appointed head coach of Venezuela's national team after agreeing to a three and a half-year contract, the Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) said on Friday.

The 52-year-old replaces compatriot Jose Pekerman, who departed after a 15-month spell that included five wins, a draw and four losses.

"I am here to announce that Fernando Ba