Football

Soccer-Kosovo names Frenchman Alain Giresse as new head coach

Soccer Football - Africa Cup of Nations 2019 - Semi-Final - Senegal v Tunisia - 30 June Stadium, Cairo, Egypt - July 14, 2019 Tunisia coach Alain Giresse before the match REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

PRISTINA (Reuters) - Former France midfielder Alain Giresse was named on Wednesday as Kosovo's new coach on a contract until the end of 2023.

Giresse, 69, replaces Swiss Bernard Challandes who was sacked late in 2021 following disappointing results in their World Cup qualifying matches.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Football
Soccer-Sterling joins Feyenoord until end of season
Soccer-Flick calls Atletico thrashing a 'wake-up call' as Simeone hails electric energy at Metropolitano
Soccer-Atletico hit Barcelona for four to take giant step toward Copa del Rey final
Soccer-Arsenal miss chance to go six points clear with draw at Brentford
Syahir’s quiet rise as Selangor’s midfield anchor
Midfield maestro Shitembi sets the tone for Kuching City’s charge
We will bounce back, says Negri fullback Ariff�
Soccer-Tottenham winger Odobert sidelined with ACL tear
Soccer-Real Madrid brace for pivotal fortnight with Real Sociedad and Benfica looming
Soccer-Tottenham not a big club, says former manager Postecoglou

Trending in Sport

Others Also Read

Load more

Copyright © 1995- Star Media Group Berhad [197101000523 (10894-D)]

Best viewed on Chrome browsers.