Netherlands Coach Xavi Criticises New International Football Calendar
Published 1w ago · Latest report 1w ago · Match
Affects Netherlands and Greece · Covered in 2 countries
Netherlands manager Xavi has criticized the restructured international football calendar.
Netherlands manager Xavi Hernandez has joined widespread criticism of the restructured international football window. His comments follow a match where his team recovered from a two-goal deficit to secure a draw against Greece. Xavi also took personal responsibility for a sluggish first-half performance during the fixture.
- The matchThe Netherlands secured a 2-2 draw against Greece after falling behind by two goals.
- Coach reactionXavi Hernandez admitted responsibility for his squad's poor opening half in that game.
Why it matters
International football calendars are frequently a source of tension between national team managers and club officials regarding player fatigue and fixture congestion. Managing the workload of top-tier athletes remains a critical challenge for modern football federations.
Timeline2
- Oct 2The Netherlands secured a 2-2 draw against Greece after trailing by two goals.
- Oct 3Coach Xavi criticized the new international football calendar.
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Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez criticised the new international window while addressing the media following a 2-2 draw against Greece.
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- CNANetherlands coach Xavi joins critics of new-look international window1w ago · open ↗
- DutchNews.nlLate goal earns Oranje 2-2 draw with Greece1w ago · open ↗
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