Ħamrun Spartans have announced the appointment of former Italy international Marco Amelia as the club’s new head coach ahead of the upcoming Maltese Premier League season.The 43-year-old former goalkeeper was part of Italy’s 2006 FIFA World Cup-winning squad, serving as the team’s third-choice goalkeeper as the Azzurri lifted football’s biggest prize in Germany.During his playing career, Amelia represented several top clubs, including AC Milan, Livorno, Palermo, Genoa and Chelsea, while also earning caps for the Italian national team.Since hanging up his gloves, Amelia has moved into coaching, building his managerial career in Italy before now making the move to Malta.In announcing the appointment, Ħamrun Spartans said Amelia’s experience, leadership and winning mentality will be key as the reigning champions prepare for the new Premier League campaign.The club welcomed the Italian with a simple message: “Benvenuto Mister!”Amelia becomes one of the highest-profile coaches to take charge of a Maltese club in recent years, bringing World Cup-winning pedigree to the Spartans’ dugout.What do you make of this?•