SpotlightFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 18 Sept 2026
Besiktas hail Italiano after Marseille win
Vincenzo Italiano is already a Besiktas idol, with the club playing 'L'Italiano' after a 4-1 Europa League win over Marseille.
V. Italiano
coach
Age
48
Club
Besiktas
Role
Head coach
Record
10 wins in first 12 games
What happened. Vincenzo Italiano made his Europa League debut as Besiktas coach, securing a 4-1 home win over Olympique Marseille. After the match, the club played Toto Cutugno's 'L'Italiano' as a tribute, while fans chanted his name during the game.
- Italiano has won 10 of his first 12 matches in charge of Besiktas.
- He joined Besiktas last summer after a two-year spell with Bologna.
- At Bologna, he guided the club to a historic Coppa Italia triumph in 2024-25.
Italiano's strong start and fan adoration suggest he is quickly becoming a beloved figure at Besiktas.
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