Roberto Donadoni Sports manager
Roberto Donadoni (Italian pronunciation: [roˈbɛrto donaˈdoni]; born 9 September 1963) is an Italian football manager and former midfielder, who is currently in charge of Serie A club Parma.A complete winger, known for his pace, stamina, offensive capabilities, distribution, and technique, he was a pillar of the Italian national side and the powerhouse AC Milan teams of the late 1980s and early 1990s and one of the pioneers of Major League Soccer, where he played two seasons for the NY/NJ MetroStars. Donadoni was a quick, talented and hardworking wide player, who was capable of playing on either midfield flank or through the centre, although he was most frequently deployed on the left. Throughout his career he stood out for his outstanding technical ability, as well as his control, skill, and creativity, which allowed him to beat players with feints when undertaking dribbling runs; he also possessed a unique capability to deliver accurate crosses, as well as a powerful shot from distance.This was followed by a spell as head coach of the Italian national team, succeeding Marcello Lippi, who resigned after having won the 2006 FIFA World Cup. At the Euro 2008 campaign, with Donadoni as coach, Italy reached the quarter-finals of the tournament, losing against Spain. On 26 June 2008, Donadoni was subsequently dismissed despite having signed a contract extension prior to the beginning of Euro 2008, using a clause in the contract which allowed termination if Italy did not reach the semi-final. He was replaced by Marcello Lippi who returned as national team manager.
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