Iceland parts ways with coach Vidarsson

Iceland beat Liechtenstein away 7-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying this week after losing its opening qualifier 3-0 to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Published : Mar 31, 2023 10:20 IST - 1 MIN READ

File image of Arnar Vidarsson.
File image of Arnar Vidarsson. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
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File image of Arnar Vidarsson. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Arnar Vidarsson has left his position as coach of Iceland’s national team, the Football Association of Iceland (KSI) said on Thursday.

“We consider it necessary and correct with the interests of the team as a guide,” the KSI chairperson Vanda Sigurgeirsdottir said in a statement.

Iceland qualified for its first European Championship in 2016, beating England 2-1 in the last 16 before being knocked out in the quarter-finals by France.

It also qualified for the 2018 World Cup but earned only one point in the group stage with a draw against Argentina.

“Arnar has done many good things here at KSI ​​and deserves praise for his work, which was often done in challenging situations,” the KSI added.

Vidarsson, who earned more than 50 caps for Iceland during his playing career, was appointed head coach in December, 2020.

Iceland beat Liechtenstein away 7-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying this week after losing its opening qualifier 3-0 to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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