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In the annals of Peruvian football, the name of Julio Cesar Uribe is right up there with the leading national figures. El Diamante (The Diamond), as he [url=http://www.kidsnkinship.org/forms/kidform.htm]world cup jerseys[/url] was known in his playing days, was a highly-regarded striker during the 80s and even played at the 1982 FIFA World Cup™ in Spain, Peru's last appearance at world football's showcase event.
Twenty-five years on and Uribe is facing an equally difficult challenge: to return Peru to the upper echelons of international football. This time, though, he has to do it all from the bench in what is his second stint in charge of national side, having previously held the reins in 2001.
As he continues his preparations for the upcoming Copa America in Venezuela and the South American qualifiers for South Africa 2010, the coach tells FIFA.com about his project for the national team, the pressures of the job and his principal goal of assembling a team that "can win and play good football".
A particular man
Leaving aside his playing career, which over the years took him to Mexico, Italy and Colombia, Uribe does not fit the profile of your typical football man. Married with three children, one of whom is a footballer, the coach is an avid reader and writer and has even had a book published.
If Peru's recent footballing fortunes ever became the subject of an Uribe publication, then "Trapped in mediocrity" could well be its working title. The 49-year-old aims to change all that, though, and wants to see Peru back among the continent's elite. To succeed, however, he may have to draw on the reserves of strength and stamina that served him well during a spell of amateur boxing in his teens.
"Much of Peru's stagnancy is down to a lack of organisation and discipline. It's our job now to change that and compete for the big prizes. To do this, we need to overcome a long history of internal strife and conflict, but I'm banking on us to do it," Uribe says passionately.
Few would dispute the coach has the credentials for the job, having led Cusco outfit Cienciano to the Peruvian league title [url=http://www.springirrigation.com/archive/2011_spring_appointment_form_others.htm]http://www.springirrigation.com/archive/2011_spring_appointment_form_others.htm[/url] in 2006. Indeed, Uribe could find himself back in the city on a regular basis if it is chosen as the venue for the team's home qualifiers for the next FIFA World Cup. "The city's at altitude, and so that's something we could use to our advantage. We haven't made a final decision yet but, if other countries are making the most of their geography, then why shouldn't we? It's something we're considering at present," he confirmed.
But there is a lot more to Uribe's new plans than just venue considerations, and he has already set about forging ties with coaches from the Peruvian leagues through a series of meetings. "This is the first time this has happened, and the response has been very good. I want to get all the information I need to ensure this project has a good foundation.
"We can't afford to make any more mistakes if we want to get Peru back among the top sides. We need to create the right environment here so that the [url=http://apsstandard.org/doc/aps-catalog-1.1-api/57432.htm]http://apsstandard.org/doc/aps-catalog-1.1-api/57432.htm[/url] players perform as well for the national team as they do (for their clubs) abroad. I'm very clear on the reasons (for that difference), and I'll talk to the players about it in due course," says the coach.

Destination Venezuela
Despite suffering a 2-0 friendly defeat in his first match back in charge, against Japan, Uribe is confident he can put together a solid and unified side ahead of the Copa America in Venezuela this summer: "We have the chance to show people we can play well and win, and that we have a modern style that combines dynamism and solidarity. If we can do that, then we'll be able to compete for the title."
He certainly has the players to do it. As well as his European-based men, such as Nolberto Solano, Claudio Pizarro and Paolo Guerrero, the coach will be able to call on several talented youngsters who have recently emerged at home. Most encouraging for Uribe has been the progress of the country's youth players, as evidenced by Peru's qualification for the finals of this year's FIFA U-17 World Cup in Korea.
"We have good players and a good history. We just need to take the next step," [url=http://griffinmill.co.uk/special-offers/specialoffers.html]http://griffinmill.co.uk/special-offers/specialoffers.html[/url] the coach insists, referring to his ultimate aim of a place at South Africa 2010. "If we were to qualify, the public would be overjoyed… and I'd be the happiest man on the planet. However, getting there will require an effort from everyone, and not just from one man."
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