Football Legend Andres Iniesta Begins Coaching Career in the UAE

Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta takes his first step into coaching by becoming head coach of Gulf United in the second tier of the UAE league. Iniesta is renowned for his career at FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team.

Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta is taking his first step into coaching, taking over as head coach of Gulf United, a club in the UAE's second division.

Iniesta, renowned for his long career at FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team, will now lead Gulf United's squad in the UAE's top league. This marks one of football's most respected midfielders taking on his first official coaching role.

Iniesta ended his playing career after a season with Japanese club Vissel Kobe and has since been preparing to take on a new role in football. Gulf United offers him the opportunity to gain coaching experience at an ambitious Middle Eastern football club.