America fires Argentine coach

Club America fired its Argentine coach Ramon Diaz on Tuesday because of the team's poor performance.

America didn't say in the statement on its Web site who will replace him.

Diaz failed to qualify America for the Copa Libertadores, and began the Mexican league with two losses, a victory and two draws.

America invested millions before the Clausura started in January to beef up its roster and revive the beleaguered team, which had one of its worst years in 2008.

It finished low in the standings in the Apertura and Clausura tournaments.

Mexican media said America reportedly paid $4 million for Pavel Pardo's transfer from Germany's Stuttgart.

MEXICO CITY , AP