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  "id": 1750991,
  "title": "Vieira appointed Senegal head coach after World Cup disappointment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/vieira-appointed-senegal-head-coach-after-world-cup-disappointment-1750991",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T16:45:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/world-soccer/vieira-appointed-senegal-head-coach-after-world-cup-disappointment/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Senegal's football federation has announced the appointment of Patrick Vieira as the country's new head coach, following the dismissal of previous boss Pape Thiaw. Born in Senegal, Vieira is a 45-year-old former international player who was part of the 1998 World Cup-winning French team. His main role will be to rejuvenate the Senegalese team after their disappointing 32nd-round exit to Belgium in the World Cup. Thiaw was sacked two weeks after the loss to Belgium due to \"toxicity\" surrounding the team and a pay dispute. Vieira, who previously managed Nice and Crystal Palace in France and England, will officially be introduced as the new head coach at a later date.",
  "summary": "The appointment of Vieira, who grew up in France starting at age eight, was ratified Monday, the FSF said.",
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        "title": "Vieira named new Senegal head coach",
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        "title": "Vieira named new Senegal head coach",
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        "published": "2026-08-18T14:41:49.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Senegal names Vieira head coach after World Cup disappointment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/senegal-names-vieira-head-coach-after-world-cup-disappointment",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Vieira takes charge as Senegal head coach after World Cup disappointment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/vieira-takes-charge-as-senegal-head-coach-after-world-cup",
        "published": "2026-08-18T15:52:25.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "France's 1998 World Cup Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coach",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/frances-1998-world-cup-patrick-vieira-appointed-senegal-head-coach",
        "published": "2026-08-18T16:43:53.000Z"
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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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