Iniesta Appointed Head Coach of UAE’s Gulf United in First Managerial Job

Hey hey hey, Smashi Sports Fam! 🌟⚽🏀🎾There are some amazing developments and transfers in UAE this week, as well as major news in Egypt.

Iniesta Appointed Head Coach of UAE’s Gulf United in First Managerial Job

• Barcelona great Andrés Iniesta is ready for his next chapter. The 22-year Barca legend and four-time Champions League winner is now set to begin his first managerial experience with UAE’s Gulf United.

• Gulf United Club was founded in Dubai in 2019, achieving a unique milestone by winning consecutive titles and earning back-to-back promotions. The club currently competes in the UAE First Division.

Al Jazira Sign Former UAE Manager Cosmin Olaroiu & Becomes One of The Highest Paid Managers

• Olaroiu is set to earn 25.6 million dirhams per year, making him one of the highest earning managers in the region. The manager will take charge at the beginning of the new season.

• The Romanian football manager was previously in charge of the UAE National Team, but was let go after failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Hamza Abdelkarim is set to wear Egypt’s iconic number 9 at the World Cup

• According to KingFUT, Egypt’s legend & manager Hossam Hassan has placed his full trust in Hamza Abdelkarim, and will give him the iconic #9, the number he once wore while playing for Egypt.

• Hossam Hassan and the rest of the squad believe Hamza Abdelkarim is the future of Egypt and can achieve great things.

• The squad’s full trust has been placed in the Barcelona youngster and reports suggest he might even start some games in the World Cup.

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