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Massimiliano Allegri begins tenure with Napoli against Genoa tonight

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Massimiliano Allegri begins tenure with Napoli against Genoa tonight

Summary

Massimiliano Allegri's first match as Napoli head coach takes place tonight in a clash against Genoa at Marassi. This contest marks the start of the Serie A season for both teams. Napoli, coming off a strong pre-season, faces a Genoa side led by Daniele De Rossi, eager to build on last season's success. Meanwhile, Parma and Cagliari are also set to face off at Tardini, with both teams looking to capitalize on their off-season preparations.

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By the Numbers

•Allegri officially takes charge of Napoli against Genoa.
•Genoa's coach De Rossi aims for a successful start.
•Parma hosts Cagliari in their own league opener.
•Cagliari is coming off a positive finish to last season.

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5:49 PMYahoo Sports — ✅ Genoa-Napoli and Parma-Cagliari, XIs out: De Bruyne, Maldini 👀

What they're saying

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Massimiliano Allegri’s adventure on the Napoli bench officially begins tonight with the clash at Marassi, where the Azzurri take on Daniele De Rossi’s Genoa. The Livorno-born coach starts again af...
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