Venezuela face Jamaica in their final Copa America group stage match on Sunday, but coach Fernando Batista will be absent after being suspended by CONMEBOL.
FILE PHOTO: Jun 22, 2024; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Venezuela head coach Fernando Batista reacts during the first half against Ecuador at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
"Batista is very hurt because he won't be able to lead the team, but we respect the decision," assistant coach Leandro Cufre told a news conference on Saturday.
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