Briefs

Malesani: Genoa have sacked Alberto Malesani after six months at the helm and appointed Pasquale Marino as his successor. The Serie A club effected the change following Wednesday’s 6-1 defeat at Napoli which left the Rossoblu 10th in the standings...

Malesani: Genoa have sacked Alberto Malesani after six months at the helm and appointed Pasquale Marino as his successor. The Serie A club effected the change following Wednesday’s 6-1 defeat at Napoli which left the Rossoblu 10th in the standings heading into the winter break.

Kombouare: Paris SG sports director Leonardo has informed club manager Antoine Kombouare that he has been fired, a source close to the coach said. “Antoine was informed he was being sacked today by Leonardo,” the source said, adding that the manager’s assistants were also being fired.

Skibbe: Hertha Berlin yesterday confirmed the appointment of Michael Skibbe as their new coach. The 46-year-old has moved from Eskirsehirspor and will replace Markus Babbel, who was sacked at the weekend after a fall-out with general manager Michael Preetz.

Manzano: Atletico Madrid fired coach Gregorio Manzano yesterday after a miserable run capped off by their elimination from the King’s Cup. Manzano had apologised to fans after Atletico lost 0-1 at home to second division Albacete on Wednesday, ushering them ignominiously out of the King’s Cup, describing it as a “real failure”.

King's Cup: Last 32, second legs – Valencia vs Cadiz 4-0 (agg: Valencia win 4-0 on aggregate).

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