Parma sack Hector Cuper

Serie A side Parma have decided to part company with their Argentinian boss Hector Cuper after the embarassing 3-1 defeat to Fiorentina at the weekend. Cuper had only been in his job since March 10th.

"The club Parma FC would like to reveal that they have relieved Mr Hector Cuper of his duties as coach of the first team of Parma FC as of today's date," read a statement from the club.

"The technical responsibility for the first team will be given to Mr Andrea Manzo, coach of the Parma FC youth team, and he will be on the bench on Sunday, May 18 against Inter."