Sven-Goran Eriksson’s agent calls Mexico coach rumors ‘hot air’

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Sven-Goran Eriksson, the Swede who coached England to consecutive quarterfinal appearances in the 2002 and 2006 World Cups, appears poised to become Mexico’s next national soccer coach.

Eriksson, who led England in the 2002 and 2006 World Cups, appears to be in line to succeed Hugo Sanchez. His agent, however, says the reports are ‘hot air.’

-- Deborah Bonello in Mexico City