Incredible rise of Slovakia manager who worked as coffee salesman and resigned from job to recommend ex-Chelsea boss

FRANCESCO CALZONA’S rise to leading out a team at the Euros has been remarkable.

The Italian manager, born in Southern Italy in Calabria, initially played and coached at amateur level while working full-time as a coffee dealer.

GettyFrancesco Calzona started his career as a coffee salesman[/caption] REUTERSCalzona spent the majority of his career as Maurizio Sarri’s assistant[/caption]

It was during his time on the Italian amateur football scene that his path first crossed...