Fabio Cannavaro has been appointed head coach of Serie A strugglers Udinese on a contract until the end of the season. (More Football News)
Fabio Cannavaro Becomes Udinese Boss; Italy Legend Replaces Gabriele Cioffi As Head Coach
Gabriele Cioffi was sacked with Udinese above the relegation zone only on goal difference following Saturday바카라s 1-0 loss at relegation rivals Verona
The former Juventus and Real Madrid defender, who won the Ballon d바카라Or in 2006 after captaining Italy to World Cup glory, replaces Gabriele Cioffi.
Cioffi was sacked earlier on Monday, with Udinese above the relegation zone only on goal difference following Saturday바카라s 1-0 loss at relegation rivals Verona.
Cannavaro has six games to save the top-flight status of a club who have managed just four league wins all season.
The 50-year-old, who has previously managed in China and Saudi Arabia, plus Italian club Benevento, will be assisted by his younger brother Paolo Cannavaro.
바카라Udinese is pleased to welcome the world champion and 2006 Ballon d바카라Or winner who will lead the team until the end of the football season,바카라 read a statement on Udinese바카라s website.
바카라There is no need to recall the exploits on the field of one of the greatest players in the history of Italian football.
바카라Cannavaro is a young and prepared coach of international stature who has already had the opportunity to test his abilities, also abroad.
바카라The club has identified in his experience on the field and technique and in his undisputed leadership the suitable figure to lead the team to the goal of salvation.바카라
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