{
  "id": 14143462,
  "title": "Football legend and Dubai resident Clarence Seedorf appointed as Corinthians head coach",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/football-legend-and-dubai-resident-clarence-seedorf-appointed-as",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T07:15:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/football-legend-and-dubai-resident-clarence-seedorf-appointed-as-corinthians-head-coach-1.500708515"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai-based Clarence Seedorf, the ex-AC Milan and Real Madrid midfielder, has been named as the new head coach of Brazilian club Corinthians. The 49-year-old, who currently resides in Dubai with his Canadian-Iranian wife, Sophia Makramati, resumes his managerial career following a hiatus since 2019. Seedorf has inked a contract that extends until the conclusion of 2027, with the club currently occupying the 16th position in the Brazilian league's top division. Just one position above the relegation zone, Corinthians has eight games remaining in the season.\n\nHis appointment supersedes that of Fernando Diniz, the interim coach of Brazil's national team, who was recently sacked after a string of seven consecutive league losses. Seedorf's previous managerial role was with the Cameroon national team in 2019, apart from stints at AC Milan, Shenzhen FC, and Deportivo La Coruna.\n\nSpeaking on his new role, Seedorf expressed his enthusiasm, stating, \"Taking on this challenge is an honour, but also a huge responsibility. I am here to give my all and build a team that fights for every ball, every minute, every victory.\"\n\nInheriting a squad that includes former Manchester United stars Memphis Depay and Jesse Lingard, Seedorf aims to turn the fortunes of Corinthians around. Having retired from professional football in 2014, the Dutchman enjoys a distinguished playing career, including four Champions League titles with AC Milan, Real Madrid, and Ajax. Seedorf remains the only player to have won the Champions League with three different clubs.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Dubai resident Clarence Seedorf has been appointed head coach of Brazilian club Corinthians, marking the former AC Milan and Real Madrid midfielder’s return to management for the first time since 2019. The 49-year-old, who lives in Dubai with his Canadian-Iranian wife, Sophia Makramati, has signed a deal running until the end of 2027. He takes charge with Corinthians sitting 16th in…",
  "key_points": [
    "Clarence Seedorf, 49, named Corinthians head coach from Dubai.",
    "Takes over from Fernando Diniz, sacked after seven straight losses.",
    "Joins team with Memphis Depay and Jesse Lingard, aiming to turn fortunes around."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}