By Wilson Florez
Veljko Paunović He had a couple of internships for Mexican soccer. The European strategist led the Chivas de Guadalajara and the Tigres de la UANL. Even though he didn’t go through the big door, Paunovic fondly remembers his time in Mexico.
The European strategist came to Liga MX through Fernando Hierro, sports director of Chivas for 2023. Paunovic led the Sacred Flock to a final and a quarter final. Paunovic left a steadiness of 21 wins, 8 draws and 15 losses with the club.
“I give all my heart in all places, and they have noticed that in Mexico. Apart from the coaching job, I exercised leadership in all places and always applied myself to the maximum with sincerity“Sometimes I like it and sometimes I don’t,” Paunovic said in a conversation broadcast by Claro Sports activities.
Veljko Paunović had a second stage in Mexican soccer, but on the bench of the Tigres de la UANL. With the felines he could only reach about quarterfinals and left a record of 20 wins, 6 draws and 10 losses.
“Sometimes short-term results do not occur, But I know that in the long run, working like this, they do arrive. Eternally grateful to Mexico”he recalled.
Paunovi? Do you know the secrets of El Tri? ? The Serbian coach will face several of his former pupils in the duel on June 4. https://t.co/4vFudd5JzZ
— TV Azteca Deportes (@AztecaDeportes) June 1, 2026
Veljko Paunović in Serbia
From October 2025, Veljko Paunović coaches the Serbian national team. The European strategist has only commanded 5 games on the bench of this brave team. Although they have just lost 3-0 against Cape Verde, it is expected that Paunovic can command a good process.
???? ATTENTION Cape Verde beats Serbia 3-0 prior to the World Cup.
He will be our rival in the second group stage match. pic.twitter.com/qt8wFaiMMt
— Mística Uruguaya (@Misticauruguaya) Might well perhaps furthermore 31, 2026
Serbia could not qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The Serbs They will face Mexico on Thursday, June 4 at the Nemesio Diez Stadium in Toluca. This will help Paunovic prepare for the Worldwide Locations League that will begin in September.
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