Veljko Paunovic

Veljko Paunovic, a 48-year-old football coach from North Macedonia, is currently newsworthy due to his recent appointment as the coach of the Serbian national team for their friendly match against Spain. Prior to this, Paunovic was the coach of Real Oviedo, a position he held for only four months before being dismissed in October. He describes his dismissal as sudden and unjust. The current relevance stems from his quick turnaround in securing a new coaching role with the Serbian national team, placing him in direct competition against Spain in an international friendly. The article highlights his perspective on his previous job and his immediate return to coaching on an international stage.