Sneijder criticised the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) on Ziggo Sport, arguing that Xavi obtained his coaching licence in just four weeks, which does not meet the federation's own requirements.

Xavi obtained his A, B and Pro coaching licences in four weeks. Sneijder stated: "I find it strange that they chose a coach who does not meet the KNVB's own requirements." He claimed that the KNVB previously required coaching courses to last several years and had told him that, due to UEFA regulations, an accelerated path to obtaining a licence was no longer possible.

However, the former Inter Milan midfielder stressed he was not questioning Xavi's capabilities directly, but rather the federation's actions. Sneijder himself had stopped his coaching training in 2021 due to disagreements with the KNVB after requesting that the federation offer more personalised arrangements for former top-level players. He said: "I wish Xavi all the best, and I wish the KNVB all the best, but I find this situation strange." Sneijder then disputed the reason given at the time: "They said: 'This was decided by UEFA.' That is not true."

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