France's Vieira appointed head coach of Senegal national football team

Former France midfielder ⁠Patrick Vieira ​has been appointed head coach of Senegal, the Senegalese Football ​Federation (FSF) said on Tuesday. Vieira, who was born in Senegal's capital Dakar, succeeds Pape Thiaw, whose tenure ended after Senegal's elimination ​from this ‌year's World Cup in the round ⁠of 32. Watch moreWorld Cup 2026: Senegal through to knockout round, Dembélé triple puts France on top Read moreWorld Cup 2026: Belgium stun Senegal with dramatic comeback and penalty heartbreak "Mr Patrick Vieira is the new coach of Senegal's senior national team. ‌The date of the official presentation and the ⁠next steps in his installation will be the subject of a subsequent announcement," the FSF said in ​a statement on X. To display this content from X (Twitter), you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. The 50-year-old takes charge ‌of a national team for the first time after coaching stints at clubs in England, France and Italy. Vieira managed Crystal ‌Palace in the Premier League and French sides Nice and Strasbourg, while also ​spending a brief spell in charge of Serie A club Genoa. One of France's most decorated midfielders, Vieira was part ​of the team...