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Juventus have sacked their head coach Igor Tudor following an eight-match winless run in all competitions.

The Croatian replaced Thiago Motta in March and became the Italian giants' first foreign appointment since Didier Deschamps in 2006.

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Tudor has been sacked by Juventus just seven months after taking the jobCredit: AFP

Tudor secured qualification for the Champions League, but has now been dismissed after just seven months in the job.

A statement read: "Juventus Football Club announces that it has today relieved Igor Tudor of his duties as head coach of the Men's First Team, along with his staff consisting of Ivan Javorcic, Tomislav Rogic and Riccardo Ragnacci.

"The Club also announces that it has temporarily entrusted the Men's First Team to Massimo Brambilla, who will be on the bench for the Juventus-Udinese match on Wednesday evening.

"The Club thanks Igor Tudor and his entire staff for their professionalism and dedication over the past few months and wishes them all the best for their future careers."

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