{
  "id": 9644204,
  "title": "Netherlands 1, Germany 1. Xavi and Klopp open their international coaching careers with feisty draw",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/netherlands-1-germany-1-xavi-and-klopp-open-their-international",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T22:47:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/netherlands-1-germany-1-xavi-224719077.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a 1-1 draw, Jürgen Klopp and Xavi Hernandez both earned their first international coaching wins, with both teams inheriting disappointing World Cup campaigns. The match showcased attacking intent from both sides, but lacked the quality finishing to secure a victory. Xavi praised his team's performance in the second half, stating they displayed ambition and desire. Cody Gakpo, a former Liverpool player under Klopp, scored a late equalizer with a beautiful cross from Ruben van Bommel. Klopp downplayed his international inexperience, acknowledging he has coached many club games. Both coaches parted ways after the World Cup, with Klopp selecting a larger, more experienced squad of 44 players, while Xavi opted for a more compact 26-man lineup.",
  "summary": "In the end, Jürgen Klopp and Xavi Hernandez gave one another a big hug on the sideline and headed for the locker rooms, honors even, unbeaten international records intact. Thursday's 1-1 draw between Germany and the Netherlands in the Nations League was the international coaching debut for both men, who both inherited teams that disappointed at the World Cup. Xavi was happy, particularly with his…",
  "key_points": [
    "Jürgen Klopp and Xavi Hernandez win first international coaching matches",
    "Cody Gakpo scores late equalizer for Netherlands",
    "Klopp and Xavi differ in squad size for international teams"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Late Gakpo equaliser earns Dutch 1-1 draw against Germany to spoil Klopp debut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/late-gakpo-equaliser-earns-dutch-1-1-draw-against-germany-to-spoil",
        "published": "2026-09-24T21:14:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Jonathan Tah labels Netherlands draw as ‘first step’ in Klopp era",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/jonathan-tah-labels-netherlands-draw-as-first-step-in-klopp-era",
        "published": "2026-09-24T22:15:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Netherlands 1, Germany 1. Xavi and Klopp open their international coaching careers with feisty draw",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/netherlands-1-germany-1-xavi-and-klopp-open-their-international-9644344",
        "published": "2026-09-24T22:49:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Late Gakpo equaliser earns Dutch 1-1 draw against Germany to spoil Klopp's debut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/late-gakpo-equaliser-earns-dutch-1-1-draw-against-germany-to-spoil-9645690",
        "published": "2026-09-24T22:56:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}