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Previously Coached Soccer Giants Real Madrid and Liverpool, Former Wrexham Goalkeeper Wins Prestigious UEFA Trophy With Premier League Side

Published 06/08/2023, 8:57 AM EDT

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In the past few months, Wrexham AFC has garnered a lot of fame and success. The club has reached the inevitable heights as they continue to make a name for themselves. Following the Promotion to League Two, they kick-started their business and are making preparations for the new campaign.

Not only the Wrexham community, but the whole soccer world is proud of Ryan Reynolds’ achievements with the club. Speaking of achievements, the former Red Dragons star recently won a crucial European award.

Former Wrexham goalkeeper wins prestigious UEFA award

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It seems Wrexham can’t stop getting their names in the headlines as yet another star linked with the Welsh club has put stars on their name. This comes after the former Red’s goalkeeper, Xavi Valero has won a crucial UEFA coach award. The former Spanish international has become the Europa Conference League-winning goalkeeper coach.

Valero won the award with West Ham after the Hammers won the UEFA Europa Conference League yesterday by defeating Serie A side Fiorentina. It is indeed quite an achievement for the former Dragons’ star. His coaching resume consists the names of some of the most renowned European clubs.

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Valero has coached the likes of Liverpool, Inter Milan, Napoli, and Real Madrid. Aside from also being a video analyst at Chelsea, he also worked at China’s Hebei FC. Speaking of his playing career, then the keeper has played for a host of Spanish clubs. He joined Wrexham in 2007, where he played just three games, before hanging up his boots.

Either way, it is still good news for Wrexham. Perhaps we might see him come to Racecourse Ground and achieve a similar kind of success with his former club. Nevertheless, let’s catch up about the last night’s final.

West Ham win the Europa Conference League

It has been quite a journey for West Ham, as they won the prestigious European competition. The Hammers rallied a 2-1 win against Fiorentina at the Czech Republic’s Eden Arena. After a goalless, first half, David Moyes’ side broke the deadlock with Said Benrahma’s 62nd-minute penalty.

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However, the Italian giants spoiled the early celebrations for the Londoners, as Giacomo Bonaventura leveled just after five minutes. Both sides fought aggressively. However, it was the PL side who managed to clinch a victory. A late winner from Jarrod Bowen sealed the victory for West Ham.

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What are your thoughts on West Ham’s emphatic cup win? Also, let us know your thoughts on Xavi Valero’s individual success.

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Abhishek Mishra is a soccer writer at EssentiallySports. Abhishek's love for soccer began during his childhood days when he spent most of his time playing and watching the sport. His early exposure to soccer earned him many accolades at district and zonal levels, making him a true sports enthusiast.
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