Zidane, Klopp, Xavi Revive Nations League

Zinedine Zidane, Jürgen Klopp, and Xavi Hernández have all made their comebacks as national team coaches during the Nations League. Zidane, who hadn't managed since leaving Real Madrid in 2021, debuted France against Turkey today. Klopp, who took a year away from football after leaving Liverpool in 2024, now leads Germany. Xavi, who won the Liga with Barcelona in 2023 before departing, now coaches the Netherlands.

The trio of high-profile coaches, all seeking to return after breaks from the intense demands of club football in La Liga and the Premier League, have transformed the Nations League into a must-watch competition. Klopp and Xavi faced each other for the first time yesterday in a meeting of two of Europe's most prominent coaches. cricket-ipl.co.za