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World Cup Winner Zambrotta to Coach Swiss Club

Former Italy defender Gianluca Zambrotta, a World Cup winner in 2006, has been appointed coach of struggling Swiss Second Division side Chiasso, the club said on Wednesday.

The 36-year-old former AC Milan, Juventus and Barcelona defender has been given a contract until June 30 with the aim of saving the club from relegation.

Chiasso, situated just kilometers from Zambrotta's native Como, are second from last in the second division.

Source: Agence France Presse


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