{
  "id": 698033,
  "title": "JUST IN: Xavi appointed Netherlands manager – Reports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/just-in-xavi-appointed-netherlands-manager-reports",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T20:33:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/just-in-xavi-appointed-netherlands-manager-reports/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernández is set to take the helm of the Netherlands national football team, according to recent reports. The Spanish manager, renowned for his possession-based style inspired by Johan Cruyff, reached an agreement with Dutch football authorities, signaling a return to management at the international level. Sources indicate that the deal was formally signed on Wednesday, marking Xavi's first managerial role outside of club football. This appointment comes after Malawi's unexpected victory over Algeria in the WAFCON tournament, which has also recently featured stories about Ronaldo comforting Messi following a personal loss, and Katsina United rejecting claims about a player's reported recovery.",
  "summary": "Former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has reportedly signed an agreement to become the new Netherlands national team manager. Get the details on Xavi’s new Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-xavi-appointed-netherlands-manager-reports/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "JUST IN: Xavi appointed Netherlands manager – Reports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/just-in-xavi-appointed-netherlands-manager-reports-699466",
        "published": "2026-08-12T20:33:49.000Z"
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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."
}