In a plot twist worthy of a sports drama , Udinese Calcio dropped a bombshell on Saturday by firing coach Fabio Cannavaro – just weeks after he helped them narrowly escape relegation! The 2006 World Cup-winning defender’s first Serie A coaching gig lasted barely two months, leaving fans scratching their heads.
Club officials praised the 50-year-old’s “professionalism” in their statement, acknowledging his role in their last-minute Houdini act . Under Cannavaro, Udinese stayed unbeaten in five of their final six matches – including a clutch 1-0 victory over Frosinone that sealed their top-flight status.
But President Giampolo Pozzo apparently wants new blood for next season. Cannavaro confirmed he fought to keep the job, telling media: “I wanted to continue this project.” The decision leaves football TikTok buzzing – how do you fire a coach who just pulled off Mission: Avoid Relegation?
While Udinese searches for a new leader, one thing’s clear: In football management these days, even success stories can have surprise endings .
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, Udinese Calcio dropped a bombshell on Saturday by firing coach Fabio Cannavaro – just weeks after he helped them narrowly escape relegation! The 2006 World Cup-winning defender’s first Serie A coaching gig lasted barely two months 
, leaving fans scratching their heads.
. Under Cannavaro, Udinese stayed unbeaten in five of their final six matches – including a clutch 1-0 victory over Frosinone that sealed their top-flight status.
for next season. Cannavaro confirmed he fought to keep the job, telling media: “I wanted to continue this project.” The decision leaves football TikTok buzzing 
– how do you fire a coach who just pulled off Mission: Avoid Relegation? 
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