Report: Capello set to be hired as Russia coach
Posted Tuesday, July 17, 2012 by YAHOO Sport
Russia is reportedly set to hire Fabio Capello as national soccer coach, and the former England coach is expected to be in Moscow soon to sign a contract.
The ITAR-Tass news agency quoted Russian soccer federation head Nikita Simonyan as saying the decision was made Monday and only a final agreement on contract terms remains.
Capello tells the Italian news agency ANSA that ''if everything finishes in the best of ways, as the Russian federation has announced, I will be happy and proud.'' He calls this a ''splendid adventure.''
He emerged last week as the favorite among 13 candidates. He replaces Dick Advocaat, who resigned after Russia failed to advance beyond the group stage of the European Championship.
Capello left as England's coach in February. He previously managed Real Madrid and Inter Milan.
Headlines
More »- Villas-Boas wants board to ensure Bale stay
- Chelsea snap up starlet Maddox on four-year..
- Martinez eager to add character to Everton
- Mourinho ready to embrace FFP demands
- UEFA give Gill power to punish United's riv..
- Rio urges Cesc and Lewandowski to become le..
- Liverpool to demand official transfer reque..
- Arsenal set to land £22m Higuain THIS WEEK
- I’ll snub Barca and Bayern
- Japan will have edge over Italy, says Prand..
Photos
More»
The sexy Pics of three English Premier League's baby
Tuesday June 18 2013
Alex Gerrard shows off her slim figure in skimpy aqua print bikini
Monday June 17 2013
Your Say