{
  "id": 15854928,
  "title": "Football: German coach Hürzeler flying high in Premier League",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/football-german-coach-hurzeler-flying-high-in-premier-league",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T06:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "DW English (Top Stories)",
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    "url": "https://www.dw.com/en/football-german-coach-h%C3%BCrzeler-flying-high-in-premier-league/a-79714763?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brighton and Hove Albion's German coach Fabian Hürzeler is proving to be a remarkable presence in the Premier League. The coach, who has never managed in Germany's top flight, made a splash when he took the reins at Brighton in 2024 at the age of 31. Hürzeler's team has been on a winning streak, currently sitting third in the table. Since the beginning of the season, they've won six games in a row, including a dominant 5-0 victory over rivals Crystal Palace. Hürzeler remains committed to pushing forward despite challenges, stating that he either gives up or keeps striving. The German coach has earned a reputation for authenticity and approachability, with fans appreciating his quirky and left-field nature. In addition to Hürzeler, Brighton's midfielder Pascal Gross, who recently rejoined the club from Borussia Dortmund, is also a popular figure among the fans. Both Hürzeler and Gross have contributed significantly to the club's success, with Hürzeler's innovative tactics and Gross's stellar performances at the club.",
  "summary": "Fabian Hürzeler is younger than his star player, a fellow Premier League German. But, contrary to his reputation in his homeland, Hürzeler has become a popular figure both on and off the pitch in England.",
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        "title": "Football: German coach Hürzeler flying high in Premier League",
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        "published": "2026-10-21T06:52:00.000Z"
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        "title": "Gabon National Football community meets to form a historic league",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/gabon-national-football-community-meets-to-form-a-historic-league",
        "published": "2026-10-21T07:24:24.000Z"
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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."
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