Lionel Messi has called time on his Argentina career at 39, ending a 21-year international journey that delivered 207 appearances, 125 goals and the 2022 World Cup.
Xavi Hernández is the new Netherlands head coach, signing through the 2030 World Cup as the KNVB backs his football philosophy to lead Oranje into a new cycle.
Roberto Martínez remains in the conversation around the vacant Netherlands job, but his representative has denied that the former Portugal coach has held direct talks with the KNVB.
