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World Cup winner Alessandro Nesta fired by last-place Monza

Alessandro Nesta Monza Serie AWorld Cup winner Alessandro Nesta fired by last-place Monza

Monza’s head coach Alessandro Nesta gestures during the Serie A soccer match between AC Monza and Juventus at U-Power Stadium in Monza, Italy, Sunday Dec. 22 , 2024. (Photo AC Monza/LaPresse via AP)

MONZA, Italy — World Cup winner Alessandro Nesta was fired by last-place Monza on Monday after coaching the club to only one win in 17 Serie A matches.

Monza made the announcement a day after losing 2-1 at home by Juventus.

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Former Verona coach Salvatore Bocchetti was hired to replace Nesta, with a contract through the 2026-27 season.

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Nesta was hired by Monza in June and the team’s only league win this season was a 3-0 victory at Hellas Verona in October.

Nesta was a defender on the Italy squad that won the 2006 World Cup and played for Lazio and AC Milan. He has also coached Miami FC, Perugia, Frosinone and Reggiana.

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Monza visits Parma on Sunday.



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