Brazilian football star Silvinho, who recently angered Serbia, has stepped down as the coach of the Albania national football team. He has been replaced by Italian Rolando Maran, who has signed a contract until the end of 2027.
Silvinho left a significant mark in Serbia, particularly after celebrating a victory against the Serbian team in Leskovac. This celebration contributed to the resignation of Dragan Stojković "Piksi" and the Albanian team's failure to qualify for the World Cup.
Rolando Maran, 62, expressed gratitude to the President of the Football Association for the opportunity and acknowledged Silvinho's contributions during his tenure. Maran, who has coached in Italy with teams like Brescia, Bari, Genoa, Cagliari, and Chievo Verona, stated, "I have been closely following the Albanian national team, and you have done good work in recent times."
The Albanian national team failed to qualify for the World Cup, losing to Poland 2-1 in the semifinals.
Maran's appointment is a fresh start for Albania, but can he turn things around after Silvinho's controversial tenure? Let’s see if he can lead them to better results in the future!