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Water Polo Federation of Serbia shaken: Sudden resignation of the coach
A few months after leading the Serbian national team to their first European crown in 10 years, Uroš Stevanović suddenly resigned as head coach.
TL;DR
- Uroš Stevanović resigned as the head coach of the Serbian national water polo team.
- His resignation is attributed to disagreements with the new leadership of the Water Polo Federation of Serbia (VSS), particularly concerning the policy that a coach cannot simultaneously lead a club and the national team.
- Stevanović led Serbia to a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics and the 2026 European Championship.
- He expressed a desire to protect the players and avoid public disputes, believing his departure would lead to a more realistic perspective and potentially more praise for the team.
- Stevanović stated that his vision for the future differed significantly from that of the new VSS president, Slobodan Soro.
- He emphasized his pride in his coaching tenure and thanked his collaborators and players for the successes achieved.