Vieira takes Senegal job, returns to birthplace

Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira is back in football, leading the country of his birth.

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What happened. Patrick Vieira has been appointed head coach of Senegal, replacing Pape Thiaw, who was dismissed after Senegal's World Cup exit.

• Vieira was out of work since leaving Genoa in November.
• Senegal lost to Belgium in the last 32 at the World Cup.
• Official presentation date to be announced later.

“Mr Patrick Vieira is the new coach of the Senegalese national A team.”

— Senegal football federation statement

Vieira returns to management with a national team, aiming to build on Senegal's World Cup run.

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