Vieira Appointed Senegal Coach

Patrick Vieira has been named head coach of Senegal, stepping in after the sacking of Pape Bouna Thiaw following the team’s exit at the World Cup. The ex-Arsenal captain will take charge of the national side in his first role at the international level. catcrossgame.com

Vieira, born in Senegal, enjoyed a celebrated club career that included nine seasons at Arsenal, winning three league titles. He previously managed New York City, Nice, Crystal Palace, Strasbourg and Genoa, and was unemployed after Genoa dismissed him in November last year.