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  "id": 8907656,
  "title": "UEFA Nations League: Klopp, Zidane, Xavi, Mancini, four other new coaches to watch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/uefa-nations-league-klopp-zidane-xavi-mancini-four-other-new-coaches-8907656",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T11:24:41.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/uefa-nations-league-klopp-zidane-xavi-mancini-four-other-new-coaches-to-watch/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2026/27 UEFA Nations League will see four new coaches take charge of their respective national teams. Jürgen Klopp, the former Liverpool manager, will lead Germany, marking his first venture into international football after a successful club career. Xavi Hernández, a former Barcelona and Spain star, will coach the Netherlands, bringing his impressive playing and coaching pedigree to the role. Zinedine Zidane, a former French national team captain and Real Madrid legend, will take charge of the French team, making him the only coach with both playing and coaching experience in the League A campaign. Roberto Mancini, who previously managed Italy from 2018 to 2023, will return for his second spell leading the Azzurri.",
  "summary": "Several high-profile managers including Jürgen Klopp, Zinédine Zidane, and Xavi Hernández are set to make their debuts in the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League. Read More: https://punchng.com/uefa-nations-league-klopp-zidane-xavi-mancini-four-other-new-coaches-to-watch/",
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Republic of Ireland braced for testing Nations League",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/republic-of-ireland-braced-for-testing-nations-league",
        "published": "2026-09-21T06:36:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DutchNews",
        "title": "Meerdink and Til added to Oranje Nations League squad",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/meerdink-and-til-added-to-oranje-nations-league-squad",
        "published": "2026-09-21T07:18:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "How does the Nations League work and who is in each league?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/how-does-the-nations-league-work-and-who-is-in-each-league",
        "published": "2026-09-21T09:16:57.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "UEFA Nations League: Klopp, Zidane, Xavi, Mancini, four other new coaches to watch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/uefa-nations-league-klopp-zidane-xavi-mancini-four-other-new-coaches",
        "published": "2026-09-21T11:02:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "New-look Netherlands will play with intensity in Nations League, says Xavi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/new-look-netherlands-will-play-with-intensity-in-nations-league-says",
        "published": "2026-09-21T12:07:47.000Z"
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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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