Cabrera pens farewell message to Bangladeseh

After more
than four years at the helm, Javier Cabrera has left as the head coach of the
Bangladesh national football team, bringing an end to the longest managerial
tenure in the team’s history.
His tenure
came to an end on April 30, and the Bangladesh Football Federation is likely to
announce a new coach within the next three days, following a month of scrutiny
and CV-hunting.
In a
message shared on LinkedIn, Cabrera reflected on his time in charge, describing
it as “worth every single second” and filled with “unforgettable memories and
experiences.” His remarks offered a personal view of a period he believes
marked growth for Bangladesh football.
According
to Cabrera, the team “came a long way, both on and off the pitch,” evolving
from playing “in front of a few hundred fans” to experiencing “unforgettable
nights in packed stadiums.” He also claimed that together they “built a solid
identity and a competitive mindset” that helped the side compete more consistently
against stronger opposition in Asia.
He pointed
to several milestones during his tenure, including reaching the semifinals of
the SAFF Championship after 14 years, defeating the India national football
team in an official match for the first time in 22 years, and achieving the
country’s highest FIFA ranking since 2016.
Cabrera
also highlighted what he described as progress in youth development. He noted
that “21 Under-23 players made their debuts,” which, in his words, helped
establish “one of the youngest national teams in Asia” and laid “strong
foundations for the future.”
In his
farewell, Cabrera thanked players, staff, supporters, and the Bangladesh
Football Federation, expressing “deep gratitude and pride” while adding that he
believes Bangladesh football “is moving in the right direction” and that “its
best moments are still to come.”
















