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Argentine coach 'El Ogro' Fabbiani to manage Vardar Skopje in Champions League

From La Nación · () Spanish

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  • Cristian Fabbiani, known as "El Ogro," will manage Vardar Skopje in the Champions League.
  • The Argentine coach aims to implement a modern, offensive, and disciplined style of football.
  • Fabbiani has previously coached Fénix, Deportivo Riestra, Deportivo Merlo, and Newell's.

Cristian Fabbiani, nicknamed "El Ogro," is set to embark on his first coaching experience in the Champions League, taking the helm of North Macedonia's most decorated club, Vardar Skopje. The Argentine manager's arrival was officially announced, marking a significant step in his coaching career.

Welcome to the red-black family, Cristian Fabbiani! The new Vardar coach brings a clear idea: modern, offensive, and disciplined football. He is passionate about tactics. That energy arrives in Skopje. A new era begins.

· Vardar SkopjeThe club announced Fabbiani's arrival and his coaching philosophy.

The Macedonian champions introduced Fabbiani via their social media, highlighting his clear vision for the team: "modern, offensive, and disciplined football." The club expressed enthusiasm for his tactical approach and the new era he is expected to usher in for the Skopje-based team.

Fabbiani, 42, shared his reflections on his journey, expressing excitement for this unique European opportunity. He recalled his previous coaching roles at Fénix, Deportivo Riestra, and Deportivo Merlo, before a stint at Newell's, where he felt immense support from the fans. He remains optimistic about a potential return to Newell's in the future.

Today I took a moment to look back and see how quickly life passes.

· Cristian FabbianiThe coach reflected on his career path upon joining Vardar Skopje.

His move to European football represents a significant milestone. Fabbiani stated, "At 42, I am in Europe, at Vardar, the club with the most titles in Macedonia. And the most beautiful thing that can happen to a coach is happening to me: competing in the Champions League."

With virtues and defects, I was in a place where I was never alone. In every home game, there were 50,000 people with us, something unique.

· Cristian FabbianiFabbiani spoke about his experience at Newell's.

Fabbiani had been in North Macedonia since early April, familiarizing himself with the club and local football following the departure of the previous coach, Goce Sedloski. This appointment marks Fabbiani's fifth head coaching role. At Newell's, he managed 27 matches between February and October 2025, with a record of eight wins, ten draws, and nine losses. Vardar secured their twelfth league title on May 15, earning their spot in the prestigious Champions League.

Today I am experiencing a unique experience. At 42, I am in Europe, at Vardar, the club with the most titles in Macedonia. And the most beautiful thing that can happen to a coach is happening to me: competing in the Champions League.

· Cristian FabbianiFabbiani expressed his excitement about coaching in the Champions League.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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