Sneijder criticized the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) on Ziggo Sport, arguing that Xavi obtained his coaching license in just four weeks, which contradicts KNVB's own requirements.

Xavi obtained his A, B, and Pro coaching certificates in just four weeks. Sneijder stated, "I find it strange that they chose a coach who doesn't meet KNVB's own requirements." He claimed that KNVB previously required coaching courses to span several years and had told him that, due to UEFA regulations, an expedited certification pathway was no longer possible.

However, the former Inter midfielder clarified that he was not directly questioning Xavi's abilities, but rather KNVB's actions. Sneijder himself stopped his coaching education in 2021 due to disagreement with KNVB, when he asked the federation to provide more suitable arrangements for former top players. He said, "I wish Xavi all the best, and I wish KNVB all the best, but I find this situation strange." Sneijder then disputed the reasoning given for the regulations at the time: "They said, 'This was decided by UEFA.' That's not true."

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