Parma appoint Pioli

Parma have named Stefano Pioli as their new coach, the Serie A club announced on its website. Pioli, 40, replaces Mario Berretta, who quit last month to take charge of Siena.

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Pioli has never coached in Serie A. His previous experience includes three years in Serie B, first with Salernitana and then Modena, whom he guided to the semi-finals of the promotion playoffs earlier this month.

During the 1990s Parma were one of Italy's strongest sides, twice finishing runners-up in Serie A as well as winning the UEFA Cup in 1995 and 1999. They have struggled to hold on to their top-flight status since the collapse of parent company Parmalat in December 2003, however.

Last season they finished 10th in the division.

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Parma appoint Pioli

Parma have named Stefano Pioli as their new coach, the Serie A club announced on its website. Pioli, 40, replaces Mario Berretta, who quit last month to take charge of Siena.

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