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Data and Facts Prandelli

(AFP / Reuters) - Fiorentina coach, Cesare Prandelli, make sure to replace Marcelo Lippi as Italy coach after their World Cup tournament.

Under the five facts about the 52-year-old coach.

* Born on August 19, 1957 at Orzinuavi (Brescia), Italy.

* He began his career as a player with the middle linebacker position at the club Cremonese in 1970 but his best moments are when helping Juventus (1975-1985) became three-time league champion. He also played for Atalanta (1985-1990).

* He began his career as a young trainer in kepelatihannya Atalanta between 1990 and 1997, including through short stints as a coach while in 1993.

* Handle Parma and AS Roma for a short time before leaving the club to look after his ill wife who later died.

* Win the three annual awards as a coach with Fiorentina where he has five years with the club.