Milan's president confirms Ettore Messina to remain the head coach / News - Basketnews.com

Olimpia Milan's president Leo Dell'Orco stated that Ettore Messina will not only continue coaching the team this year but that the legendary coach will stay for another year.

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EA7 Emporio Armani Milan have recently been on the second-worst losing streak in the club's history. With the team in shambles, head coach Ettore Messina at one time even suggested the he should resign.

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However, the match against Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv provided some news regarding the supposed uncertainty that followed the team's head coaching spot.

"Olimpia Milano is going ahead with Ettore Messina. Without ifs and buts," the club's president Leo Dell'Orco said during halftime. "We also have an agreement for next year. His outburst was simply a moment of discouragement but there is maximum support from the ownership."

With just 3 wins in 11 matches, the Italian club is now tied for the last spot in the EuroLeague standings. After a battle against the Israeli club, Olimpia Milan travel to Serbia to face off against Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade.

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