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New Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez vowed on Tuesday to bring back the attacking soccer philosophy that the Oranje are famous for, believing that this will bring the team out of the doldrums in terms of results. “If we play good football… taking the initiative, dominating the game, playing in an offensive way… we will be […] The post ‘Here to win’: Xavi vows to restore pride in Dutch soccer appeared first on Soccer America.
Barcelona legend wants to emulate Johan Cruyff’s total football philosophy after taking over as the Netherlands head coach“My feeling today is that I’m going to the university of football.” Those were Xavi Hernández’s opening words at his presentation as the Netherlands coach on Tuesday. “I learned a lot from this university of football during my career as a player and as a coach. I have many connections with this country.”Those connections date back to when Xavi was drafted as a youngster into La Masia, the famed Barcelona academy whose fundamentals are rooted in Dutch total football, inspired by Rinus Michels and Johan Cruyff. Xavi’s first-team debut came under Louis van Gaal, and he spent many years under Frank Rijkaard before becoming one of the main pillars of the dream team under Pep Guardiola, who was hugely inspired by Cruyff. Continue reading...
Xavi was officially unveiled as the Netherlands' new boss on Tuesday, and he intends to bring a new energy to the team during his tenure. The post ‘I’m a winner’ – Xavi relishing the pressure of Netherlands role appeared first on SoccerNews.
Angel Di Maria weighed in on FIFA's sanctions against several Argentina players stemming from the chaotic ending of the 2026 World Cup final, calling the punishments excessive. Speaking in the mixed zone following Rosario Central's draw against Talleres at Argentina’s Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Di Maria was asked about the suspensions handed down to his […] Angel Di Maria weighed in on FIFA’s sanctions against several Argentina players stemming from the chaotic ending of the 2026 World Cup final, calling the punishments excessive. Speaking in the mixed zone following Rosario Central’s draw against Talleres at Argentina’s Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Di Maria was asked about the suspensions handed down to his former national team teammates. “I talk to Paredes every day. I think it’s exaggerated, it will surely end up being a lot less for all the guys, not just for him, but for Nahuel too,” the winger said, referencing Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina. Di Maria went on to suggest the incident that triggered the sanctions was understandable given the circumstances, even if the scale of the punishment surprised him. “It’s something that could happen because they got into it at the end, but it’s all pretty exaggerated,” he added. Leandro Paredes and Eric Garcia have words after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final. (Getty Images) FIFA’s ruling included a 10-match suspension and a $90,000 fine for Paredes, a seven-match ban and the same fine for Molina, a one-match suspension and $30,000 fine for Thiago Almada, and a three-match ban with a $30,000 fine for assistant coach Roberto Ayala. AFA set to appeal FIFA’s sanctions The AFA, led by president Claudio Tapia, has already confirmed plans to appeal FIFA’s ruling, arguing the punishments were disproportionate to what took place after the final whistle in the World Cup final. The federation is hoping the appeal process trims down the suspensions for Paredes, Molina, and Almada, a sentiment Di Maria’s comments echo directly, though there’s no official timeline yet for when FIFA will rule on the appeal. Until then, the uncertainty leaves a cloud over Argentina‘s squad planning, with Paredes and Molina both facing lengthy absences that could stretch across multiple upcoming fixtures if the original sanctions are upheld. For now, Di Maria’s remarks reflect the mood inside the squad’s inner circle: cautious optimism that FIFA’s disciplinary committee will ultimately soften its stance once AFA’s case is heard.
Forest to pay club-record £45m plus £5m in add-onsWest Ham’s Diouf likely to join Brentford soonNottingham Forest have agreed a deal worth £50m to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea, who have also opened talks over selling Nicolas Jackson to Aston Villa.Xabi Alonso has made João Pedro and Danny Welbeck his main strikers this season, leaving his other frontmen to seek opportunities elsewhere. Continue reading...
Xavi Espart has been one of the finds of Barcelona’s pre-season and early matches so far, with the Spanish teenager impressing one and all.Everyone knew that he was extremely talented and had Hansi ...
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