Iniesta Named Head Coach of Gulf United FC in UAE

Andrés Iniesta, the legendary former player of FC Barcelona, has been appointed as the new head coach of Gulf United FC, a club in the UAE's second division. The announcement was made on Monday, marking the beginning of Iniesta's coaching journey.

The 42-year-old Spaniard will take charge of the team ahead of the 2026-27 season, following the departure of the previous coach, Ahmet Cebe. Iniesta has recently earned his UEFA coaching license and expressed his enthusiasm for this new chapter in his life, stating that football has given him everything and he wants to give back by coaching and working with young players eager to improve.