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Ronald Koeman scored the winning goal in the 1992 European Cup final. Getty
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Ronald Koeman has said he has spoken with Lionel Messi about Luis Suarez's exit from Barcelona. Reuters
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Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman during the LaLiga matchagainst Villarreal at Camp Nou in September. EPA
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Koeman gestures from the sidelines. AFP
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Koeman speaks with Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho. AP
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Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman. EPA
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Koeman talks to Barcelona teenager Ansu Fati. AP
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Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman, centre, with assistant coaches Alfred Schreuder, left, and Henrik Larsson. EPA
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Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman during the draw with Sevilla. Reuters
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Barcelona's new Dutch coach Ronald Koeman poses during his official presentation. AFP
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Ronald Koeman, centre, celebrates after scoring the winning goal for Barcelona in the 1992 European Cup final against Sampdoria. Action Images
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Ronald Koeman scored the winning goal in the 1992 European Cup final. Getty
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Ronald Koeman has said he has spoken with Lionel Messi about Luis Suarez's exit from Barcelona. Reuters
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Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman during the LaLiga matchagainst Villarreal at Camp Nou in September. EPA
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Koeman gestures from the sidelines. AFP
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Koeman speaks with Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho. AP
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Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman. EPA
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Koeman talks to Barcelona teenager Ansu Fati. AP
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Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman, centre, with assistant coaches Alfred Schreuder, left, and Henrik Larsson. EPA
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Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman during the draw with Sevilla. Reuters
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Barcelona's new Dutch coach Ronald Koeman poses during his official presentation. AFP
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Ronald Koeman, centre, celebrates after scoring the winning goal for Barcelona in the 1992 European Cup final against Sampdoria. Action Images
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Ronald Koeman scored the winning goal in the 1992 European Cup final. Getty
Koeman's iron fist is making an impact at Barcelona, but it's not likely to be enough to save him
Al Arabiya senior sports presenter Liliane Tannoury on why the Barca boss will find it almost impossible to stay the course at Camp Nou
Liliane Tannoury
18 October, 2020
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