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Andrés Iniesta coaching debut with Gulf United FC

Overview

Consumer electronics company TCL announced a partnership with Dubai-based football club Gulf United FC ahead of the 2026/27 UAE First Division season. This collaboration coincided with the appointment of football legend Andrés Iniesta as the club’s head coach.

Following his retirement from professional football in 2024, Iniesta transitioned into coaching after obtaining a UEFA A license. He made his professional coaching debut for Gulf United FC in a match against Dibba Al Fujairah. The club, which focuses on youth development, aims to utilize Iniesta’s leadership to foster the individual growth of its young squad.

Entities

Gulf United FC · Andrés Iniesta · TCL · Spain · Dibba Al Fujairah

Timeline

  1. 15 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Andrés Iniesta to make coaching debut with Gulf United FC

    Former Barcelona and Spanish legend Andrés Iniesta makes his coaching debut today, managing Gulf United FC in a UAE First Division match against Dibba Al Fujairah.

  2. 17 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    TCL partners with Gulf United FC as Andrés Iniesta begins coaching

    TCL has partnered with Dubai's Gulf United FC as the club prepares for the 2026/27 season under new head coach Andrés Iniesta.

Sources

as.ro · cope.es · elnuevodiario.com.do · fanatik.ro · foxdeportes.com · futbol.as.com · mid-east.info · sportowefakty.wp.pl · uaenews247.com