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Xavi Appointed as Netherlands Head Coach
miércoles, 12 de agosto de 2026
Fuente: bbc.co.uk
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Former Barcelona manager Xavi has been named the head coach of the Netherlands, marking the first time since 1978 that a non-Dutch has held the position.
Xavi, the former manager of Barcelona, has been appointed as the head coach of the Netherlands national football team on a four-year contract.
At 46 years old, Xavi becomes the first non-Dutch coach to lead the Netherlands since Ernst Happel in 1978. His appointment follows Ronald Koeman's resignation after the team's defeat to Morocco in the last-32 of the recent World Cup.
Xavi expressed his honor in taking on this role, highlighting his connection to Dutch football through his training at Barcelona and the influence of notable Dutch coaches. He previously managed Al-Sadd and returned to Barcelona in November 2021, where he secured a La Liga title in his first full season.
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