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Learn about the life and career of Ronald Koeman, a Dutch football manager and former player who won multiple titles and trophies with Ajax, Barcelona, PSV and the Netherlands national team. Find out his achievements, records, style of play, personal information and more.
- What Went Wrong For Koeman? and Xavi Next?
- 'Xavi to Barca only A Matter of Time'
- 'Xavi Ready to Come Home'
- 'Tough Barca Job Too Big For Koeman'
- Koeman's Final Interview
- Barcelona's Next Six Fixtures
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Koeman, who spent six years with Barca as a player, was brought back to the club in August 2020 by former president Josep Maria Bartomeu. New chief Joan Laporta, however, frequently made it clear that the Dutchman was not his appointment. The duo had an uneasy relationship, with Koeman last month releasing a statement calling for him to be given ti...
ESPN Barcelona correspondent Sam Marsden told Sky Sports News: "Xavi would be perfect because he's loved by the fans, he's seen as the second coming of Pep Guardiola if you will. The central midfielder who was key to the Guardiola side and this Cruyff philosophy and how Barca believe they should be playing. "From what I've seen and speaking to peop...
La Liga TV presenter Semra Hunter told Sky Sports: "Xavi Hernandez, a club legend, has expressed in public that he would one day like to manage Barcelona and that he's willing and ready to come home as soon as he gets the call. "He'd be happy to come back and take the job, but as of yet, nothing has been said regarding any contact. "If Barcelona wa...
Sky Sports' Oliver Yew: "Barcelona are not the force they once were and Sunday's defeat to Real Madrid in El Clasico - their fourth straight Clasico loss - was a stark reminder of that. "Koeman was brought in at the end of one of Barcelona's most successful eras and he was handed the unenviable task of trying to steer the Catalan giants through unc...
After the 1-0 loss to Rayo, Koeman said: "In the first 15 minutes, we had problems to get into the game. They pressed us well but after that, I think we controlled the game on a small pitch against a team that runs a lot and presses hard. We had good chances but we didn't finish them. "Today we lost the match not because of our attitude, not becaus...
October 30: Alaves (H) - La Liga, 8pm November 2: Dynamo Kiev (A) - Champions League, 8pm November 6: Celta Vigo (A) - La Liga, 3.15pm November 20: Espanyol (H) - La Liga, 8pm November 23: Benfica (H) - Champions League, 8pm November 28: Villarreal (A) - La Liga, TBD
The Dutch coach was dismissed after 14 months in charge with the club ninth in La Liga and struggling in the Champions League. Former midfielder Xavi is reportedly in talks to replace him as Barca look to rebuild after Messi's departure.
Oct 27, 2021 · Ronald Koeman is sacked as head coach of Barcelona after 14 months in charge at the Nou Camp following a defeat by Rayo Vallecano.
Apr 6, 2022 · Ronald Koeman will become the manager of the Netherlands for a second time following the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Koeman, 59, will replace 70-year-old Louis van Gaal, who on Sunday revealed that...
Dec 24, 2020 · The former player and hero of Barça's first European Cup win shares his thoughts on his comeback, the challenges of Covid, and his goals for the team. Read the full interview in the latest edition of the official Barça magazine.
Jul 10, 2024 · Learn about the former Netherlands and Barcelona defender who became a manager and led his country to Euro 2024 glory. Find out his teams coached, trophies won, stats and his famous clash with England in 1993.
Apr 9, 2021 · Exciting youth, improved tactics and a revitalised Lionel Messi - how Barcelona have been transformed under Ronald Koeman.
