The Finnish Football Association appointed Markku Kanerva as Backe's replacement. Kanerva, a former caretaker coach, has a three-year contract.
Somijas Futbola asociācija (SPL) no izlases galvenā trenera amata atbrīvojusi zviedru speciālistu Hānsu Baku, viņa vietā ieceļot Marku Kanervu.