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Sassuolo Officialize Second Coaching Change in a Week

March 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Emiliano Bigica will last only one game on the Sassuolo bench, as the brass opted to hire a more seasoned coach to right the ship, Davide Ballardini. The former midfielder had been elevated from the Primavera team following the ousting of Alessio Dionisi.

Lyon director Vincent Ponsot has confirmed Grosso risked losing his left eye, after a projectile hit him as the bus was making its way into the Velodrome.

Grosso Risked Losing His Eye, Confirms Lyon Director

November 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lyon, Marseille, Serie A

Lyon’s director of football Vincent Ponsot has confirmed Fabio Grosso risked losing his left eye, after a glass projectile hit him just as the team bus was making its way into Marseille’s Stade Velodrome. The ‘Olympique’ derby between Lyon and Marseille was suspended following the violent attacks on the visitors.

Marseille Condemned as Grosso and Lyon Face Vicious Attack

October 30, 2023 Akhil Fisher Ligue 1, Lyon, Marseille

The Ligue 1 match between Olympique de Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais was suspended after Lyon’s team bus was attacked with stones by Marseille fans as it made its way into the Stade Velodrome. Italian manager Fabio Grosso was badly injured, as images appeared of the World Cup winner’s bloodied face after what took place.

Olympique Lyonnais have readied a two-year contract for Fabio Grosso, who impressed largely with Frosinone in recent seasons.

Lyon Appoint Italian Tactician Fabio Grosso as New Manager

September 16, 2023 Marko Vrakela Lyon, Serie A

Ligue 1 strugglers Olympique Lyon have announced the immediate appointment of Italian tactician Fabio Grosso as their new chief of staff. According to the club's official website, the 45-year-old will replace underperforming manager Laurent Blanc at the helm starting next week.

Lyon Agree Deal to Hire Ex-Frosinone Manager Grosso

September 14, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Frosinone, Italian Football, Lyon, Serie A, Transfer Market

Olympique Lyonnais have readied a two-year contract for Fabio Grosso, who impressed largely with Frosinone in recent seasons, having led them to the Serie A promotion this year. With Laurent Blanc now out of the picture, several candidates, including Gennaro Gattuso were shortlisted, but Grosso is in the lead.

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.

2006 World Cup Hero Fabio Grosso Urges Italy to Reflect on Failures

March 30, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy

Italy’s 2006 World Cup semi-final hero Fabio Grosso has revealed the ‘great disappointment’ on his nation’s failure to qualify for the showdown event in Qatar at the end of the year. The Azzurri were on the receiving end of a …

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