Saudi Arabia news brief
Dutch look to Xavi to restore traditional football ethos
NEWS DESKSaudi Arabia
PUBLISHEDSep 23, 2026, 4:31 PM
What the source reports
AMSTERDAM: Dutch footballing philosophy has had a marked impact on the all-conquering success of Spain recently, but now that the Netherlands are looking to bolster their own fortunes they have turned to a Spanish World Cup winner for inspiration.
Former Barcelona midfielder and coach Xavi Hernandez has become the first foreigner in charge of the Dutch national team since the 1978 World Cup. Xavi, who as a player…
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