Barcelona legend Xavi named Netherlands' first foreign coach since 1978
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Former Barcelona star Xavi Hernández has assumed the role of manager for the Netherlands national team, after signing a four-year deal. He is the first non-Dutch manager for the Oranje in 48 years, since Austrian Ernst Happel in 1978. The 46-year-old will lead their Euro 2028 and 2030 World Cup campaigns, with his first match against Germany on September 24.
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