World Cup manager quits with immediate effect less than three months into role

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Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz has resigned from his position just hours after they were knocked out of the World Cup.Queiroz had only been appointed as boss in April ahead of the tournament, but he now leaves after less than three months.Queiroz has left just hours after Ghana lost to Colombia in the last 32GettyThe Black Stars were eliminated by Colombia in the last 32 on Saturday night, with Queiroz announcing his exit on Sunday.His side were beaten 1-0 by the South American side. In a statement posted on Instagram, Queiroz wrote: “To Ghana, football, like life, teaches us one timeless lesson: you either win or you learn.“I leave this journey with pride in what we achieved, but also with the healthy dissatisfaction of those who always wanted more. Reaching a higher level should never be the destination—it should be the beginning of even greater ambitions.“The future of the Black Stars will not be built only on the pitch.Black Stars Success must start off the field, by creating the best possible environment to prepare, protect and develop Ghana’s extraordinary football talent.“To my President and Board, thank you so much for the opportunity to serve the Ghana National Football Team. It was an honor and privilege to serve the Country and the Black Stars.“To my players and staff, my deepest gratitude for your courage, commitment and unwavering dedication to the team.“To the fans, we cannot claim complete sporting satisfaction, but we can proudly say that we honoured the colours of Ghana and restored respect and credibility to the Black Stars on football’s greatest stage.“Thank you, Ghana. The journey starts now.”The Ghana Football Association are yet to confirm the news.Queiroz posted a statement on Sunday to say that he would be stepping downGettyThis is a developing story and is being updated.For the latest updates, breaking news alerts, and comprehensive analysis, refresh this page or follow our real-time news coverage by watching and listening to talkSPORT live.For broader context, explore related coverage on our homepage for the top trending stories. For the latest talkSPORT videos, download the app.talkSPORT cares about getting it right, not just getting it first and because this is a developing situation, details will change. We will be updating this page constantly with verified info, expert takes, and official statements.Stay tuned for further developments as this story continues to break.