Nice sack Manager Patrick Vieira after two and a half years
Former France and Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira has been relieved of his managerial duties at French club OGC Nice after two and a half years.
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| OGC Nice Head Coach Patrick Vieira reacts during the Uefa Europa League game between French club OGC Nice and German club Bayer Leverkusen at the Allainz Riviera Stadium, Nice, Southeastern France. Photo: John Berry/Getty Images |
The Ligue 1 club have lost five games back-to-back encompassing Thursday's Uefa Europa League 3-2 defeat to German club Bayer Leverkusen.
Thursday's fall confirmed Nice' exit from the Europa League, the Eagles are currently eleventh on the Ligue 1 table, amassing seventeen points after eleven encounters.
OGC Nice part ways with Patrick Vieira ⬇
#OGCNice part ways with Patrick Vieira.
— OGC Nice 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@ogcnice_eng) December 4, 2020
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The Frenchman was New York City Boss before moving to French outift OGC Nice.
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| OGC Nice Head Coach Patrick Vieira gestures during the Uefa Europa League game between French club Nice and German club Bayer Leverkusen at the Allianz Riviera Stadium, Nice, Southeastern France. Photo: VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images |
In his playing days, he fielded for Arsenal, Inter Milan, Juventus among other top football clubs in different leagues.
Vieira's assistant Adrian Ursea has taken over as Manager of Nice.
Nice new Head Coach Adrian Ursea unveils plan for the club - to "give the players confidence again" ⬇
"Give the players confidence again. That's my priority!" Adrian Ursea on his main objectives for his new role as #OGCNice coach. 🔴⚫️
— OGC Nice 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@ogcnice_eng) December 4, 2020
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