1. Davide Ballardini was born on 6 January 1964 and is an Italian football manager.
15 Facts About Davide Ballardini
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Davide Ballardini was most recently the head coach of Sassuolo.
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Davide Ballardini then worked as Parma under-19 youth team coach from 2002 to 2004.
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Davide Ballardini was surprisingly announced as the new boss of last-placed Serie A team Cagliari on 27 December 2007, succeeding Sonetti, who ironically replaced him during his first period at the helm of the Sardinian side.
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Later that day, Palermo chairman Maurizio Zamparini announced Davide Ballardini had asked to be relieved from his position due to his unwillingness to keep on serving as Palermo's head coach.
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On 8 November 2010, Davide Ballardini returned to management, accepting an offer as head coach of Serie A club Genoa.
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Davide Ballardini signed a two-year contract with the club, but club president Enrico Preziosi terminated the contract with him for no particular reason on 5 June 2011.
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On 9 November 2011, Davide Ballardini returned to manage Cagliari for the third time in his career.
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Davide Ballardini was dismissed for just cause on 11 March 2012.
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On 21 January 2013, Davide Ballardini returned to Genoa to try to save them from relegation.
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Davide Ballardini has managed to do so with still one game to go.
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On 8 January 2014, Serie A club Bologna announced that Davide Ballardini agreed on a six-month deal to coach their first team.
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On 21 December 2020, Davide Ballardini was appointed manager of Genoa, beginning his fourth spell with the club.
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On 15 January 2023, Davide Ballardini returned to management as the new head coach of bottom-placed Serie A club Cremonese, signing a contract until 30 June 2024.
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On 1 March 2024, Davide Ballardini was hired by relegation-battling Serie A club Sassuolo as their new head coach until the end of the season.