Diego Cocca's resignation from Atlas adds to his history of controversial resignations

Argentine coach Diego Cocca resigned from Atlas, the club where he won a bicampeonato, adding to his history of controversial resignations in Tigres UANL, Real Valladolid, and Talleres de Córdoba. The Atlas board announced his departure officially, just before the start of the Apertura 2026.

What happened to his project in Tigres UANL?

Diego Cocca arrived at Tigres UANL in January 2023 to lead a long-term project with the country's most expensive team. However, his adventure lasted only a month, as he resigned to coach the National Team. The era of Cocca in the tricolor bench was one of the most ephemeral and painful in recent history, lasting only seven games.

What happened to his project in Real Valladolid?

At the end of 2024, Cocca took over the direction of Real Valladolid in the Spanish First Division. The experience was a complete disaster, as he registered seven defeats in just eight matches. The Spanish board fired him urgently, leaving the team in a deep crisis and fighting for relegation.

What happened to his project in Talleres de Córdoba?

In the summer of 2025, Cocca returned to Argentina to take charge of Talleres de Córdoba. His tenure lasted only 40 days and ended in a huge scandal, as he formally resigned on July 8, 2025 without having directed a single official match. The reason was irreconcilable differences with the board due to unfulfilled promises in the transfer market and the non-consensual sale of key players.

What's next for Tigres UANL?

Currently, Tigres UANL is in seventh place in the Liga MX, with 25 points, 7 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses in 17 games. The goal difference is +10. In the league, Tigres UANL is 11 points behind the leaders U.N.A.M. - Pumas. Their next match is on August 8, 2026, against Minnesota United FC at home.

What's next for Atlas?

Atlas, the club where Cocca won a bicampeonato, is in a situation of institutional instability. The club's board changed owners at the gates of the tournament, generating great uncertainty in the team and the fans.