Paris, France, Aug 12, 2026 (AFP) - Xavi named first foreign Netherlands coach since 1978

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2026-08-12

Xavi Hernandez has been named as the successor to Ronald Koeman as head coach of the Netherlands national team, becoming their first foreign boss in 48 years, the country's football association announced on Wednesday. The Barcelona great, who won the 2010 World Cup with Spain as a player, has not held a head coaching job since leaving the Camp Nou in 2024. Xavi has signed a four-year deal, which means he will lead the Oranje's Euro 2028 and 2030......

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