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Udinese have opted for an outside-the-box solution after not confirming Fabio Cannavaro on their bench, handing the keys to Kosta Runjaic.

Udinese Take an Unusual Route to Fill Their Bench

June 14, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Udinese

Udinese have opted for an outside-the-box solution after not confirming Fabio Cannavaro on their bench, handing the keys to Kosta Runjaic. He will debut not only in Serie A but also in a top-five European league. He got his start in Germany.

Preview: Udinese vs Napoli – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

May 3, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Udinese

Udinese's Serie A status is on the line ahead of a daunting-looking home clash against former champions Napoli on Monday. A feeble fortress that has been the Bluenergy Stadium this season must stand firm if the hosts are to avoid returning to Serie B for the first time since the mid-1990s.

As expected, Udinese have officially sacked Gabriele Cioffi and appointed Fabio Cannavaro for the final five matches of the campaign.

Udinese Officially Sack Cioffi and Appoint Cannavaro

April 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Udinese

As expected, Udinese have officially sacked Gabriele Cioffi and appointed Fabio Cannavaro for the final five matches of the campaign. The 2006 World Champion won’t have much to prepare for his first match. The Friulani will complete the clash with Roma on Thursday.

Fabio Cannavaro has advocated Italian teams to eye the son of Serie A icon Lilian Thuran and brother of Inter striker Marcus Thuram, Khephren Thuram.

Udinese Earmark Italy Legend as Cioffi’s Successor

April 21, 2024 Marko Vrakela Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Udinese

Fabio Cannavaro could soon take his first managerial job in Serie A after launching talks with bottom-half strugglers Udinese amidst Gabriele Cioffi's uncertain future. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Friulians have contacted the former Italy international to discuss a potential takeover.

Cannavaro Backs Italy Improvement: “The Worst Is Behind Us”

September 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

The win against Ukraine was Spalletti’s first as the Italy coach since taking over Mancini’s spot in the dugout. He remains unbeaten after two games, having drawn 1-1 vs North Macedonia in his managerial debut. Cannavaro gave his thoughts on the Italy team, drawing out examples from each position.

Cannavaro Reveals Ibrahimovic Regret for Not Joining Napoli

April 4, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Aurelio De Laurentiis wanted to make Ibrahimovic a Partenopei, but negotiations soon broke down due to managerial changes – with Gennaro Gattuso replacing Carlo Ancelotti.

Giovanni Di Lorenzo could change his Napoli and stay at Napoli after all even though his agent Mario Giuffredi relayed his intention to leave this summer.

Fabio Cannavaro Likens Napoli Captain Di Lorenzo to Inter Legend

March 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Italy icon Fabio Cannavaro has drawn comparisons between Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Inter legend Javier Zanetti, saying the Napoli captain is ‘indispensable’ for Spalletti’s side. Di Lorenzo has played a key role in the Partenopei’s ascendancy, as the southerners find themselves not far from lifting their first Scudetto in 33 years.

Italy legend Cannavaro has urged boyhood club Napoli to make a move for high-in-demand Argentine playmaker Paulo Dybala, who is inching closer to Inter.

Fabio Cannavaro: “Napoli Can Beat Anyone Today”

February 27, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Product of the Napoli youth academy, Cannavaro began his senior career with the Partenopei before going on to etch a legacy few players can boast of despite never winning the Scudetto once in his career.

Daniele De Rossi will finally begin his coaching career, as SPAL teased the hiring by tweeting a modification of his iconic leg tattoo Monday.

Another 2006 World Cup Champion Finds Work in Serie B

October 11, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Roma, Serie A, Serie B, Spal, The Azzurri

After seeking a bench for a couple of years and being linked to a few Serie A jobs, Daniele De Rossi has found one, as SPAL teased the hiring by tweeting a modification of his iconic leg tattoo Monday. He will replace Roberto Venturato. The Estensi are currently 14th in the standings.

Cannavaro: “De Ketelaere Can Become Milan’s New Kaká”

August 18, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

World Cup winning captain Fabio Cannavaro, who started his career at the club, has backed Napoli to aim for the Scudetto title. The legendary defender also spoke on a plethora of familiar and new faces in Serie A, including De Ketelaere, Romelu Lukaku, Giacomo Raspadori and Paul Pogba, in an interview

Cannavaro Backs Roma to Challenge Milan, Juve and Inter for Scudetto

August 8, 2022 Akhil Fisher Serie A

Cannavaro believes Inter, Milan and Juventus have all strengthened in one way or the other. But it is Roma who have impressed more than most when it come to transfers.

Italy Legend Cannavaro Urges Napoli to Consider Dybala Move

June 24, 2022 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Italy legend Fabio Cannavaro has urged Napoli to make an offer for high-in-demand Argentine playmaker Paulo Dybala, who is inching closer to Inter each passing day, although it is not a done deal yet, leaving an opening for other sides.

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