2 Major Moves: Iniesta Coaching, TSG Wimmer Clause
Andrés Iniesta begins his coaching career with his first managerial role, as TSG Hoffenheim move to activate a clause to sign Wimmer.
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Andrés Iniesta begins his coaching career with his first managerial role, as TSG Hoffenheim move to activate a clause to sign Wimmer.
Andrés Iniesta, 42, starts coaching at Gulf United (UAE Div 1). The ex-Barca star, retired in 2024, leads a club that placed 10th, prioritizing youth growth.
At 40, Lukas Podolski played his last match as Gornik Zabrze won 6-2, then took over as club owner. Ex-Germany star retires after Polish Cup success.
Andrés Iniesta starts coaching journey at UAE's Gulf United in 2026, replacing David Iglesias with the second-division club 10th in the table.
Thomas Vermaelen backs Arsenal for Champions League glory but admits Luis Enrique's transformed PSG has won him over, praising both managers he played under.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Daichi Yamazaki gained confidence from his duel with Vissel Kobe's Yuya Osako but was left with regret after a defensive lapse led to a goal in their J1 League match.
In a dramatic J1 League regional round match, Vissel Kobe defeated Sanfrecce Hiroshima via a penalty shootout, allowing Kobe to draw level on points with Hiroshima. The result temporarily ceded the league lead to Nagoya Grampus.