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    Former Phoenix football manager Ufuk Talay has shown support for the departed Giancarlo Italiano after he stepped down following the 5-nil loss to Auckland FC

    Former Phoenix football manager Ufuk Talay has shown support for the departed Giancarlo Italiano after he stepped down following the 5-nil loss to Auckland FC


    Italiano initially moved to Wellington as part of Talay's coaching team in 2019, before stepping into the head role in 2023.

    Talay reflected on their years working together after his Sydney FC side's 1-nil win over Brisbane.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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