Ronald Koeman

Ronald Koeman

21-Mar-1963


Germany


Football Manager

Koeman was a famous footballer and was beaten by the Netherlands 78 times, representing his country at the 1990 and 1994 FIFA World Cups. He was also part of the Dutch team that lifted the UEFA European Championship in 1988. Able to play as a full-back and midfielder, Koeman also won the European Cup with PSV Eindhoven and Barcelona, ​​as well as league titles in the Eredivisie and La Liga.

QUOTES BY Ronald Koeman


I still have the newspapers of my first match at Barcelona. It was a disaster. We lost 2-0 and everybody was questioning my arrival.

I accept that everyone is entitled to his opinion and as a coach, I don't run away from criticism.

Some players need pressure to get the best out of themselves.

My whole football life is pressure. If I don't get pressure from outside I put pressure on myself.

Who does not want to coach Barcelona?

We have to respect the opponents but we also have to believe in ourselves.

We know it's impossible sometimes to have good defending against Cristiano Ronaldo but we want to keep the ball, with good possession, as then he can do nothing in attack.

I want a quiet life.

It is all about the talents of the young players. If they have the talent you have to give an opportunity. If they don't have the talent then, OK, you have to look elsewhere.

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