World Cup winner Alessandro Nesta fired by last-place Monza

MONZA, Italy — World Cup winner Alessandro Nesta was fired by last-place Monza on Monday after coaching the club to only one win in 17 Serie A matches. Monza made the announcement a day after losing 2-1 at home by Juventus. Former Verona coach Salvatore Bocchetti was hired to replace Nesta, with a contract through