UEFA.com works better on other browsers
For the best possible experience, we recommend using Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge.

Hiddink and Turkey part ways

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Guus Hiddink has stepped down as Turkey coach following their UEFA EURO 2012 play-off defeat by Croatia, bringing to an end the Dutchman's fifth spell in charge of a national team.

Guus Hiddink looks on during his last match in charge versus Croatia
Guus Hiddink looks on during his last match in charge versus Croatia ©Getty Images

Guus Hiddink has stepped down as Turkey coach following their UEFA EURO 2012 elimination.

Turkey's hopes of matching their run to the 2008 semi-finals were ended by a 3-0 aggregate play-off defeat at the hands of Croatia following a goalless draw in Zagreb on Tuesday. Hiddink and the Turkish Football Association (TFF) agreed the termination of his contract by mutual consent.

The 65-year-old Dutchman had previously led the Netherlands, South Korea, Australia and Russia, plus club sides including PSV Eindhoven, Real Madrid CF and Chelsea FC. He took on his fifth national-team role in August 2010 and oversaw Turkey's second-placed finish in qualifying Group A to earn a play-off berth.

© 1998-2024 UEFA. All rights reserved. Last updated: Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Selected for you

Modrić satisfied by Croatia's worthy cause
Live 16/11/2011

Modrić satisfied by Croatia's worthy cause

"I think we belong in the finals," said Croatia playmaker Luka Modrić after he helped Slaven Bilić's side progress to UEFA EURO 2012 with a 3-0 aggregate win against Turkey.
Croatia finish the job against Turkey
Live 15/11/2011

Croatia finish the job against Turkey

Croatia 0-0 Turkey (agg: 3-0)All the hard work was done in Istanbul as Slaven Bilić's side defended a first-leg play-off lead to confirm their place at UEFA EURO 2012.
Croatia build big lead in Turkey
Live 11/11/2011

Croatia build big lead in Turkey

Turkey 0-3 CroatiaA 50,000 crowd in Istanbul was stunned as Ivica Olić and Mario Mandžukić put Croatia two up at half-time and Vedran Ćorluka headed a third.
Turkey down Azerbaijan to seal play-off place
Live 11/10/2011

Turkey down Azerbaijan to seal play-off place

Turkey 1-0 Azerbaijan A narrow victory against an obdurate Azerbaijan side ensured Guus Hiddink's men leapfrogged Belgium into second place to qualify for the play-offs.