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Son Of Inter Milan Icon Jumps To Manager’s Defense: 'Those Who Criticize Simone Inzaghi Deserve Walter Mazzarri

Gianfelice Facchetti defends Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi while ridiculing former Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri. Inzaghi has been at the helm since replacing Antonio Conte in the summer of 2021.

Soccer News / Football Italia / June 20

Ex-Napoli coach Mazzarri set for Iranian club Persepolis FC

Former Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri has reportedly been lined up for a surprise new job with Iranian club Persepolis FC. The 62-year-old was on the short-list for the role and Sky Sport Italia claim that the decision has now been made, handing Mazzarri the reins.

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 28, 2024

Cannavaro: ‘I would’ve coached Napoli for free’

Fabio Cannavaro admits he would’ve accepted the Napoli job ‘free of charge’ as it was his ‘dream,’ but President Aurelio De Laurentiis never offered it to him.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / March 24, 2024

Calzona ‘not thinking’ of Napoli future

Francesco Calzona reiterates he is ‘not thinking about’ a future with Napoli, as it would not be possible to hold both that role and coach of Slovakia.

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 1, 2024

How Napoli could try to keep Calzona

Francesco Calzona is only on the Napoli bench until the end of the season, but he could be offered the job full-time, sparking tension with the Slovakian Federation.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 28, 2024

Napoli risk losing stars with no European football

Failing to secure a spot in a European competition could spell disaster for Napoli as top clubs circle for their stars. The Partenopei are now under the control of their third head coach of the season, relying on Francesco Calzona until the end of the season following the sackings of Rudi Garcia and Walter Mazzarri.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 27, 2024

Napoli at real risk of missing out on over €100m

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has a real reason for concern as the club look set to miss out on over €100m in potential revenues. The Partenopei

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 23, 2024

Ex-Juventus defender confirms Conte meeting with Napoli

Ex-Juventus defender Mark Iuliano confirms Antonio Conte has met Aurelio De Laurentiis, but doesn’t know if the Partenopei will hire the Italian tactician in 2024-25.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 21, 2024

Calzona: ‘Napoli confused, but fought Barcelona’

Francesco Calzona admits some ‘tactical confusion’ was natural at Napoli in the circumstances, but hails their ‘reaction’ to a strong Barcelona start.

Napoli News / Football Italia / February 21, 2024

Hamsik: ‘I am not ready for Napoli role’

Marek Hamsik reveals he is ‘not yet ready’ to be part of the Napoli staff under Slovakia coach Francesco Calzona, but ‘there is plenty of time’ and he feels bad at missing the planned Walter Mazzarri reunion.

Napoli News / Football Italia / February 21, 2024

Meluso: ‘Napoli made mistakes, but Calzona had positive impact’

Napoli director Mauro Meluso acknowledges ‘mistakes were made’ in the post-Scudetto season, but Francesco Calzona has ‘had a very positive impact’ on the team ahead of the Barcelona clash.

Napoli News / Football Italia / February 21, 2024

Hamsik explains why it’s ‘not right time’ for Napoli return and talks Barcelona

Former midfielder Marek Hamsik confirmed that he could’ve joined Napoli with coach Francesco Calzona and highlighted that he would be present for the Champions League clash with Barcelona.

Napoli News / Football Italia / February 20, 2024

Calzona: ‘Napoli press the reset button with Barcelona’

Francesco Calzona asks Napoli to ‘press the reset button’ and start again with the Champions League showdown against Barcelona for his debut. ‘We don’t need many words, just action.’ The first leg in the Champions League Round of 16 tie kicks off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona at 20.00 GMT on Wednesday.

Napoli News / Football Italia / February 20, 2024

Xavi: ‘No favourites between Napoli and Barcelona’

Xavi Hernandez insists ‘there are no favourites’ in the Champions League tie between Barcelona and Napoli, confessing he was ‘surprised’ by the arrival of new coach Francesco Calzona.

Napoli News / Football Italia / February 20, 2024

Exclusive: Behind the scenes of Napoli hiring Calzona

Aurelio De Laurentiis had initially decided to leave Walter Mazzarri in charge of Napoli for a Champions League game against Barcelona but changed his

Napoli News / FanNation Futbol / February 20, 2024

Walter Mazzarri Fired by Napoli and Replaced by Slovakia Boss Francesco Calzona

Manager Walter Mazzarri was fired by Napoli on Monday evening. The 62-year-old had only been in the role since November but was dismissed after winning just six of his 17 games in charge.

Napoli News / The Cult of Calcio / February 20, 2024

Napoli Log a Couple of Records with New Coaching Change

Napoli switched things up on the bench again on Monday, going from Walter Mazzarri to Francesco Calzona. It marks the first time they have had three different coaches during a season since Aurelio De Laurentiis re-created the club in 2004 after they had gone bankrupt, Il Mattino informs.

Napoli News / The Cult of Calcio / February 19, 2024

Napoli Sack Mazzarri and Appoint Slovakia Coach Calzona

Napoli have changed their coach for the second time this campaign, dismissing Walter Mazzarri and hiring Francesco Calzona. The new boss will manage them and Slovakia at the same time.

Napoli News / The Cult of Calcio / February 19, 2024

Napoli Line Up Replacement for Embattled Coach Mazzarri

Napoli are on the brink of another coaching change and have zeroed in on Francesco Calzona should they pull the trigger and fire Walter Mazzarri. The potential new manager is helming Slovakia.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 18, 2024

Gazzetta: Napoli give Mazzarri last chance against Barcelona as Giampaolo emerges

Gazzetta reports that Walter Mazzarri could be sacked if Napoli offer another disappointing performance against Barcelona in the Champions League and Marco Giampaolo is among his possible successors.

Soccer News / SempreMilan / February 12, 2024

Mazzarri believes Napoli ‘didn’t deserve to lose’ vs. Milan and bemoans ‘predictable’ goal

Napoli boss Walter Mazzarri has criticised his team for the goal that they conceded during their 1-0 defeat to AC Milan at San Siro on Sunday night, because it was a move they had prepared for.

Napoli News / The Cult of Calcio / February 11, 2024

Walter Mazzarri Satisfied with Napoli Second-Half Display vs Milan

Walter Mazzarri’s intricate in-game management failed to come to fruition as Napoli slumped to a 1-0 defeat at bitter rivals Milan. Partenopei’s eight-game unbeaten Serie A streak at the San Siro halted on Sunday courtesy of Theo Hernandez’s first-half goal.