Ecuador fires head coach Felix Sanchez after Copa America loss

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Ecuador head coach Felix Sanchez was fired following Thursday's loss to Argentina in the Copa America quarterfinals.

His coaching staff also was dismissed.

"We thank Felix and his coaching staff for their work and professionalism, and wish him success in his future endeavors," according to a statement from the Ecuadorian Football Federation.

Sanchez, 48, signed a four-year