South Africa's no-nonsense coach Hugo Broos gaining more fans at World Cup
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has fast become an unexpected highlight of the World Cup. At the age of 74, with thick silver hair and a seemingly permanent furrowed brow, the Belgian takes a no-nonsense approach to dealing with media. Broos has shut down quest…
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has fast become an unexpected highlight of the World Cup. At the age of 74, with thick silver hair and a seemingly permanent furrowed brow, the Belgian takes a no-nonsense approach to dealing with media. Broos has shut down quest…
ATLANTA (AP) South Africa coach Hugo Broos has fast become an unexpected highlight of this World Cup. At the age of 74, with thick silver hair and a seemingly permanent furrowed brow, the Belgian t…
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