US EditionVan Nistelrooy returns to Netherlands setup ahead of World Cup
- Starting February, Ruud van Nistelrooy will rejoin the Netherlands coaching staff as assistant to Ronald Koeman, the association announced on Friday.
- After his exit from Leicester City, Ruud van Nistelrooy was overlooked for Manchester United's caretaker role in favor of Michael Carrick, and reportedly did not meet the club hierarchy.
- During a brief caretaker spell, Ruud van Nistelrooy led Manchester United for four games, winning three and drawing one, including two wins over Leicester City, before moving into club management.
- Koeman said he was looking forward to drawing on Van Nistelrooy's tournament experience as both player and coach while Van Nistelrooy focuses on the Jules Rimet trophy bid.
- With months remaining before the 2026 World Cup, Ruud van Nistelrooy starts his third spell with the Netherlands as they prepare to face Japan, Tunisia, and one of Poland, Ukraine, Sweden or Albania.
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Man Utd legend accepts World Cup job days after missing out on interim role
He was in talks over taking the temporary role this week (Picture: Getty) Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy has accepted a job with the Netherlands national team after missing out on the interim role at Old Trafford. Van Nistelrooy, one of the most prolific strikers in the club’s history, returned to Manchester to join Erik ten Hag’s coaching staff in 2024, stepping into lead the team after the Dutchman’s dismissal. The 49-year-old gu…
The Dutch National Football Team Has Added an Attacking Legend to Its Support Ahead of the World Cup
Ruud van Nistelrooy, who scored 35 goals for the Netherlands national football team during his playing career, returned to the team as an assistant coach.
An emblematic figure of Dutch football, Ruud van Nistelrooy joined the Oranje staff in preparation for the 2026 World Championship.
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