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From a Galway back garden to whiskey with Roberto Carlos, one Irishman turned football tricks into a global life.

Ecuador manager Sebastian Beccacece says he is leaving his role following his side's World Cup exit against Mexico.

Mexico won their first World Cup knockout stage match in 40 years after dispatching Ecuador 2-0 in front an electric crowd at Estadio Azteca on Tuesday.

Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie becomes the second player at this tournament to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent in stoppage time of their 2-0 defeat against Mexico.

Mexico cruise into the last 16 of the World Cup with a comfortable victory over Ecuador in a weather-delayed contest at the Azteca Stadium.