Official: Montella sacked by Turkiye after winless Nations League start
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has parted ways with Vincenzo Montella after a disappointing start to the UEFA Nations League campaign. Despite qualifying Turkey for Euro 2024, Montella's side failed to secure a win in their opening Nations League fixtures, prompting the federation to make a change. Montella, a former Italy international striker, had been in charge of the Crescent-Stars since 2023. The TFF is expected to name a successor in the coming days as Turkey look to regroup ahead of their next international window.
Read the full story at football-italia.netVincenzo Montella's dismissal from the Turkey bench underlines how quickly international football fortunes can turn. After guiding Turkey to Euro 2024 qualification — a genuine success — the winless Nations League opening exposed the fragile nature of progress in the role. The TFF's decisiveness signals impatience and a desire to reset before the next competitive stretch, potentially with a coach more familiar with Turkish football's structure. The search for a successor will be the next major storyline out of Istanbul.
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