Results for: Relegation Battle

Montpellier HSC host Nantes at Stade de la Mosson on Friday, with both teams seeking different goals. Montpellier has virtually secured safety, while Nantes looks to avoid relegation. Montpellier has won three of their last four matches and is eight points clear of the relegation zone. Nantes, on the other hand, has lost nine straight home games and is five points above the drop zone. Despite their home struggles, Nantes has won four of their last six away games, including a 3-0 victory at Montpellier last year. Montpellier will be without injured left-back Theo Sainte-Luce, while Nantes will miss suspended midfielder Douglas Augusto and injured attackers Moses Simon, Tino Kadewere, and Bastien Meupiyou.

Udinese have appointed former Italy and Real Madrid defender Fabio Cannavaro as their new head coach on a short-term contract until the end of the season. The 50-year-old replaces Gabriele Cioffi, who was sacked following a poor run of form that has left the club hovering just above the relegation zone.

Fabio Cannavaro, captain of Italy’s 2006 World Cup-winning team, has been appointed as the new coach of relegation-threatened Udinese in Serie A. Cannavaro replaces Gabriele Cioffi, who was fired after a disappointing run of results. Cannavaro’s appointment marks his return to coaching in Italy after a stint with Benevento in Serie B last season. He will be tasked with guiding Udinese to safety in the remaining six matches of the campaign.