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After nearly 20 years: Schmidt to step down as Heidenheim manager in summer
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Schmidt will step down after nearly two decades as Heidenheim's head coach at the end of the season.
Frank Schmidt will leave 1. FC Heidenheim at the end of the 2024–25 season after nearly 20 years as head coach. The German second-division club announced the decision on Tuesday evening. Schmidt requested the departure himself, ending one of the longest managerial tenures in modern football.
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UK timesStrong7 reports from 3 outlets. First reported by Kicker, Tue 19:12.
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