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Paraguay names Francisco Arce as their new coach

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Francisco Arce smiles during a Guarani soccer team practice session in Asuncion August 2, 2016. Reuters/Jorge Adorno

Paraguay have named Francisco Arce as their new coach, giving a second chance to the 45-year-old who failed to set them on course for a place at the 2014 World Cup.

"Francisco Arce, new coach of the Paraguayan national football team, welcome Chiqui," the team announced on its official Twitter account.

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