World Cup winner Gattuso takes over
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Minister for Sport Andrea Abodi welcomes Gennaro Gattuso as the new coach of the Italy squad. ‘He has great heart and passion.’
Gattuso has been named new coach of Italy in recent days. And Sacchi told La Gazzetta dello Sport: "I am really happy that the Football Federation has chosen Rino Gattuso as coach because it means that moral values, the spirit of sacrifice and self-denial, in this country that often forgets, are still important.
Former midfield great Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed as Italy's new head coach following Luciano Spalletti exit from the national team.
Italy appoint their 2006 World Cup-winning midfielder Gennaro Gattuso as their manager, replacing Luciano Spalletti.
Former AC Milan and Napoli manager Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed Italy national team coach, the Italian football federation (FIGC) said on Sunday.Gattuso replaces Luciano Spalletti, who was sacked last week following a heavy defeat by Norway in a World Cup qualifier.