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Arruabarrena returns as Boca head coach, training set for June 18

Rodolfo Arruabarrena has agreed to return as Boca Juniors head coach, replacing Ubeda. El Vasco's second stint at the club comes with the squad set to resume training on Wednesday, June 18. The former Boca boss, who has been working in Arabian football, is expected to bring familiar faces into his staff. His arrival signals a full reset after Boca's turbulent spell, which included a humiliating Copa Libertadores exit and mounting fan anger over a league fixture postponement against Sarmiento.…

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