Ralf Rangnick: Difference between revisions

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On 29 April 2022, Rangnick was appointed manager of the [[Austria national football team|Austria national team]] on a two-year deal, starting in June. The contract includesincluded an option of a further two years should the team [[UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying|qualify]] for [[UEFA Euro 2024]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12601527/ralf-rangnick-confirmed-as-new-austria-manager-but-will-remain-in-man-utd-consultancy-role |title=Ralf Rangnick confirmed as new Austria manager but will remain in Man Utd consultancy role |website=Sky Sports |date=29 May 2022 }}</ref> One of his goals is to bring back the fans by entertaining football, and showing team spirit.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://sport.orf.at/stories/3096751/ |title=Österreich holt Fans zurück ins Boot |publisher=[[ORF (broadcaster)|ORF]] |date=12 June 2022 }}</ref> On 3 June, Rangnick's first game in charge finished in a 3–0 win over [[Croatia national football team|Croatia]] in the [[2022–23 UEFA Nations League A#Group 1|UEFA Nations League A]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Croatia 0-3 Austria: Ralf Rangnick's reign begins with dominant victory |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61684532 |website=BBC Sport |date=3 June 2022 |accessdate=3 June 2022 }}</ref> However, that remained Austria's only victory of [[2022–23 UEFA Nations League|the season]] and,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.total-croatia-news.com/sport/65560-uefa-nations-league-finals |title=Croatia Beat Austria for UEFA Nations League Finals Spot! |date=25 September 2022 |access-date=26 September 2022 |website=Total Croatia News |first=Daniela |last=Rogulj}}</ref> following a 3–1 defeat to Croatia on 25 September, they got relegated to [[2024–25 UEFA Nations League B|League B]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/nations-league/cronica/2022/09/25/6330c51bca4741b8248b4583.html |title=Croatia clinch Nations League Finals spot by relegating Austria |date=25 September 2022 |access-date=26 September 2022 |work=Marca }}</ref> On 16 October 2023, he qualified the team for [[UEFA Euro 2024]]. As a result, his contract with Austria national team was automatically extended through to the 2026 World Cup. In April 2024, Rangnick was approached by [[Bayern Munich]], but despite holding talks with the club he turned down their interest and reaffirmed his commitment to Austria.<ref>"The Athletic." The Athletic. May 2, 2024. https://theathletic.com/5435951/2024/05/02/bayern-munich-ralf-rangnick-manager-next/.</ref><ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cg39wwj12y1o</ref>

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