Xavi becomes first non-Dutch Netherlands coach since 1978
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Former Barcelona manager and Spain's 2010 World Cup-winning player Xavi Hernandez has been appointed as the new head coach of the Netherlands national team on a four-year deal. He succeeds Ronald Koeman in the role.
With this appointment, Xavi becomes the first foreign, non-Dutch boss to manage the Netherlands national team since 1978. He has been without a head coaching job since leaving Camp Nou in 2024.
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Free Malaysia Today (MY)Highlights his World Cup-winning playing career and inactivity since leaving Barcelona.
BBC Sport (GB)Emphasizes his managerial background and the four-year length of the contract.
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