Union Berlin Appoint Nenad Bjelica As Head Coach
1 year, 1 month ago

Union Berlin Appoint Nenad Bjelica As Head Coach

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Bundesliga club Union Berlin on Sunday named Nenad Bjelica as head coach to replace the departed Urs Fischer. FC Union Berlin November 26, 2023 READ: Protest Banners Calling Out Corruption In Premier League Flown Over Etihad During Manchester City vs Liverpool After a playing career in Germany, Spain, Austria and his native Croatia, Bjelica began his coaching career. Bjelica took Austrian third-division side Wolfsburg AC to the Bundesliga, before taking Austria Vienna to the group stage of the Champions League for the first time ever. “I am convinced that Nenad Bjelica, with his many years of experience as a player and a coach, is a good fit for our team” said sporting director Oliver Ruhnert.

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Union Berlin fires coach Bo Svensson after 9 games without a win
1 week, 6 days ago

Union Berlin fires coach Bo Svensson after 9 games without a win

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BERLIN — Union Berlin has fired coach Bo Svensson and his assistants after nine games without a win in all competitions. The Bundesliga club said Friday it will decide on a new coach to take charge of the team from Jan. 2 in the “next days.” Union was knocked out of the German Cup and hasn’t won a game since …

Young Talent Takes Center Stage as Union Berlin Triumphs Over Holstein Kiel
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Young Talent Takes Center Stage as Union Berlin Triumphs Over Holstein Kiel

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Young talent shines for Union Berlin as they secure a 2-0 win over Holstein Kiel in the Bundesliga. Nineteen-year-old wing back Tom Rothe scores his first senior goal with a header, while 20-year-old midfielder Aljoscha Kemlein also gets on the score sheet with a header. Union moves to fifth in the Bundesliga, three points off Bayern Munich, and secures their …

From Real Madrid to relegation scrap: Union Berlin fires another coach as season unravels
8 months ago

From Real Madrid to relegation scrap: Union Berlin fires another coach as season unravels

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BERLIN — Union Berlin played Real Madrid as many times as it fired its coach this season. He and Bjelica arguably paid the price for over-ambition after Union surprisingly clinched Champions League qualification last season. Of the Croatian coach and his assistants, Union president Dirk Zingler said, “They managed to stabilize the team in an extremely difficult situation, with the …

Despite new coach, Union Berlin’s wait for a Champions League win continues in 1-1 draw with Braga
1 year, 1 month ago

Despite new coach, Union Berlin’s wait for a Champions League win continues in 1-1 draw with Braga

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BRAGA, Portugal — Union Berlin failed to take advantage of having a player more in coach Nenad Bjelica’s debut on Wednesday as 10-man Braga fought back to draw 1-1 in the Champions League. Braga dominated the early exchanges Wednesday with Jérôme Roussillon blocking Simon Banza’s effort, before Álvaro Djaló headed just wide in the 28th. Referee Clement Turpin booked Braga …

Union Berlin appoints Croatian coach Nenad Bjelica in bid to turn troubled team’s fortunes around
1 year, 1 month ago

Union Berlin appoints Croatian coach Nenad Bjelica in bid to turn troubled team’s fortunes around

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Union Berlin has appointed Croatian coach Nenad Bjelica as the successor to Urs Fischer in a bid to improve the team’s fortunes and leave the Bundesliga’s relegation zone. Union lost nine Bundesliga games in succession before Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Augsburg, when the team was led by interim coach Marco Grote and assistant Marie-Louise Eta. The 52-year-old Bjelica was last …

Union Berlin parts ways with coach Urs Fischer and elevates Marie-Louise Eta to assistant
1 year, 1 month ago

Union Berlin parts ways with coach Urs Fischer and elevates Marie-Louise Eta to assistant

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BERLIN — Union Berlin parted ways with coach Urs Fischer on Wednesday after a 14-game winless run in all competitions, and Marie-Louise Eta was elevated to be first female assistant coach in the history of the German men’s soccer league. The club said the two were promoted from Union’s under-19 men’s team “until further notice.” Eta is set to be …

Union Berlin defying expectations in Bundesliga and relishing chance to rattle Champions League
1 year, 4 months ago

Union Berlin defying expectations in Bundesliga and relishing chance to rattle Champions League

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BERLIN — Union Berlin surprised itself last season when it prospered in the Bundesliga and clinched Champions League qualification. But I believe we have to keep this humility and stay modest.” With Union in the Champions League, few know what to expect from a club that has been exceeding expectations and improving every year since Fischer’s team won a playoff …

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