New Tunisia coach Herve Renard rallies the troops - The Athletic

- Herve Renard has been appointed as the new head coach of Tunisia, replacing Sabri Lamouchi following a crushing 5-1 defeat to Sweden.
- Tunisia made history as the first nation to sack a manager after just one World Cup game, prompting Renard to rally his players with a "spirit of revenge" ahead of their match against Japan.
- Renard aims to inspire his squad by citing recent tournament upsets, such as Cape Verde's draw with Spain, to prove that underdogs can compete.
- This appointment marks the third consecutive World Cup for the Frenchman, who previously led Morocco and Saudi Arabia in 2018 and 2022.
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