Pia Sundhage, Switzerland’s new coach

The swedish Pia Sundhagecoach of Brazil until last August, became the new coach of the Swiss women’s national team, with which the federation signed him until 2025.

Sundhage He was at the helm of the ‘canarinha’ for four years and was dismissed in August after failing to qualify for the group stage after finishing third, beaten by France and Jamaica. Now he is in charge of Switzerland, who crashed out in the round of 16 against the Spanish team after losing in Auckland 5-1 and who finished last in group A4 of the Nations League, which was also led by the Red team.

The Nordic coach replaces Reto Gertschen, interim coach of the Swiss team since November. “The signing of Pia Sundhage is another milestone in Swiss women’s football,” said Swiss president Dominique Blanc.

A successful footballer, he began his work as a player-coach at Hammarby in 1992 before consigning himself to the bench two years later. He then coached the Boston Breakers, became the second coach in China, led the United States he achieved two Olympic gold medals in Beijing and London and World Cup silver in 2011, and with Sweden, a team where he spent five years, he won silver in Rio de Janeiro 2016.

“I am delighted to manage a group of talented players with great potential. This year is the start of a campaign that will culminate in Euro 2025 in our home country. My aim is to prepare the team well for this highlight moment ,” he said. Sundhage.

“A European Championship at home is a unique experience. The 2013 Women’s European Championship in Sweden was one of the happiest and most important experiences of my life, on and off the field. The tension, hopes and expectations are high. It is a “It’s a privilege to be able to coach a team under this pressure. I love it,” he added.