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Jan 9, 2023 · The Albanian soccer federation hired Sylvinho on Monday as coach of the national team with the goal of qualifying for the 2024 European Championship. The 48-year-old Brazilian signed a contract ...
Jun 14, 2024 · Albania coach Sylvinho warns tomorrow’s EURO 2024 opener will have all the pressure on Italy. ‘It is decisive for them, not for us.’ It kicks off in Dortmund on Saturday at 20.00 UK time ...
Jun 24, 2024 · Sylvinho became manager in 2023 and was tasked with getting Albania to Euro 2024 Credit: Getty. Albania have won the hearts of many at Euro 2024 with their first two group performances, having ...
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Jun 24, 2024 · Sylvinho spent two years as a player with Arsenal before heading to La Liga, first with Celta Vigo and then Barcelona. It was at Camp Nou that he enjoyed the most successful spell of his career ...
Jun 24, 2024 · Sylvinho says his side are "dreaming" of knockout football in Euro 2024, with everything still to play for in their final group game against Spain on Monday. Albania have impressed during their previous two games in the so-called 'group of death', having scored early goals to trouble both Italy and Croatia, including netting the quickest goal ever scored at the tournament against the former ...
Dec 3, 2023 · Sylvinho had been the Albanian federation's surprise choice as coach at the start of this year, replacing the experienced Italian Edoardo Reja. Sylvinho's debut ended in defeat against Poland in Warsaw -- since then, Albania have had four wins and a draw in qualifying, results that put them in Saturday's Euro 2024 draw.
Nov 22, 2023 · Sylvinho brought in countryman Doriva and Argentinian Pablo Zabaleta as his assistants when he was hired in January. They formed a 24-member squad from among 60 Albanian players in Italian, Spanish, French, English leagues and beyond, not to mention local ones.
