Ronald Koeman was the special guest at an information evening of Telstar yesterday. The born Zaankanter and future national coach spoke about the World Cup in Qatar, among other things. “If you had to name a favorite it would be Brazil,” said Koeman.
“There is also little difference between Spain, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Argentina,” he continues. The World Cup for Orange starts on November 21 with a game against Senegal.
“I don’t think a World Cup in the middle of a season is ideal”
The World Cup will be held in November for the first time. “This is not good for the clubs. Players are very busy with a World Cup. While they have to play very important matches for their club, who pays them for them. I don’t think a World Cup in the middle of a season is ideal.” let him know.
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No more club
Ronald Koeman has an impressive resume. As a player, he played for Ajax, PSV, Feyenoord and Barcelona, among others. He also has an impressive list as a trainer. He was a trainer at Ajax, Barcelona, PSV, AZ and Feyenoord, among others.
Now he is going to work for the second time as national coach of Orange. He will start the job on January 1 and his contract runs until the 2026 World Cup. “I will probably not train a club after that,” Koeman said.
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