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World & European Champion Patrick Vieira Appointed Head Coach of Senegal's National Football Team

World & European Champion Patrick Vieira Appointed Head Coach of Senegal's National Football Team

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World & European Champion Patrick Vieira Appointed Head Coach of Senegal's National Football Team The 50‑year‑old, who was born in Senegal, will... 18.08.2026, Sputnik Africa

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World & European Champion Patrick Vieira Appointed Head Coach of Senegal's National Football Team The 50‑year‑old, who was born in Senegal, will replace Pape Thiaw following his departure last month, the Senegalese Football Federation announced.Key Details: Coaching Career: Vieira's most recent post was with Italian side Genoa (2024–2025). He has also managed New York City, Nice, Strasbourg, and Crystal Palace. Playing Career: The former midfielder played for Arsenal, Milan, Juventus, Inter, and Manchester City, winning five Italian league titles, three English Premier League titles, and five FA Cups. International Success: Vieira was a key member of France's 1998 World Cup-winning squad and the 2000 European Championship-winning team. Previous Coach: Pape Thiaw left the post on July 12 after Senegal's World Cup round-of-32 elimination in extra time against Belgium (2–3).Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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