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Scotland confirms Sébastien Pocognoli as new head coach

The former coach of Monaco has signed an initial two-year contract as head coach of Scotland.

17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Scotland has officially announced that Sébastien Pocognoli is the new head coach of its football team, succeeding Steve Clarke in the role. The announcement was made in a communication from the Scottish football authorities, who highlighted Pocognoli's experience in the football world.

Pocognoli, who previously managed Monaco and Union Saint-Gilloise, has signed an initial two-year contract. In his first comments, he emphasized his vision for the team and his determination to take it to new heights.

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