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Former international Sven Bender resigns as coach of SpVgg Unterhaching
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Former international Sven Bender resigns as coach of SpVgg Unterhaching

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Sven Bender is no longer the head coach of Fußball-Regionalliga club SpVgg Unterhaching.
  • The club cited differing views on the team's future sporting direction as the reason for the separation.
  • Bender is reportedly close to returning to TSV 1860 Munich, where he began his professional career.

Sven Bender has stepped down as head coach of SpVgg Unterhaching, the German fourth-division club announced. The decision came after a discussion with club president Manfred Schwabl, revealing irreconcilable differences regarding the team's future sporting strategy and objectives.

The club stated that these differing views could no longer be reconciled, leading to the amicable separation. Bender, a former Bundesliga player and German international, had joined Unterhaching's coaching staff in the summer of 2024. The club's leadership expressed surprise at the departure and is now focused on finding a suitable replacement quickly.

Speculation is mounting that Bender is on the verge of a return to TSV 1860 Munich. Bender began his professional playing career with the "Löwen" (Lions) before moving to Borussia Dortmund in 2009. TSV 1860 Munich is currently relying on Alper Kayabunar as an interim coach following their relegation from the third division.

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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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