{
  "id": 5271569,
  "title": "Fabregas becomes third non-Italian to win Serie A Coach of the Year with Como",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/fabregas-becomes-third-non-italian-to-win-serie-a-coach-of-the-year",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T07:20:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fabregas-becomes-third-non-italian-to-win-serie-a-coach-of-the-year-with-como/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has been named the Serie A Coach of the Year for the 2025/26 season, becoming the third non-Italian manager to receive the prestigious award. At the Gran Galà del Calcio AIC ceremony in Milan, Fabregas received the \"Allenatore dell'Anno\" prize, while Inter Milan were awarded \"Società dell'Anno.\" The Italian Footballers’ Association (AIC) recognized Fabregas' outstanding performance, alongside Inter Milan being named the league’s Club of the Year. Fabregas' achievement marks a historic season for Como, as the club secured their first Champions League qualification, finishing fourth in Serie A with 71 points. This accomplishment is the first time a non-Italian manager has won the Serie A Coach of the Year award, following in the footsteps of Sweden's Sven-Göran Eriksson and Portugal's José Mourinho.",
  "summary": "Cesc Fabregas makes history as the third non-Italian to win Serie A Coach of the Year, leading Como to their first Champions League qualification. Read More: https://punchng.com/fabregas-becomes-third-non-italian-to-win-serie-a-coach-of-the-year-with-como/",
  "key_points": [
    "Cesc Fabregas wins Serie A Coach of the Year award",
    "Third non-Italian manager to receive prestigious honor",
    "Como finishes fourth in Serie A, first non-Italian coach wins"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Fabregas's award cements his reputation as a top coach and underscores the growing influence of non-Italian managers in Serie A, where they now account for a notable share of top accolades.",
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Fabregas becomes third non-Italian to win Serie A Coach of the Year with Como",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/fabregas-becomes-third-non-italian-to-win-serie-a-coach-of-the-year-5272400",
        "published": "2026-09-03T07:26:29.000Z"
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}