Darko Milanič Set to Return to Maribor
Darko Milanič, a seasoned football specialist with a significant history at Maribor, is returning to the Slovenian club. Milanič previously served as a key figure within the People’s Garden organization, spending a considerable amount of time on the bench between 2008 and 2013, and again from 2016 to 2020, during the tenure of sports director Zlatko Zahović. Throughout his periods with Maribor, Milanič oversaw a successful era, contributing to six national championships (2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017, and 2019).
He also secured two Slovenian Cup titles in 2010 and 2012, and two Super Cup victories in 2009 and 2012. During his time, Maribor achieved notable European success, advancing to the group stage of the UEFA Champions League twice – in the 2011/12 and 2012/13 seasons – and reaching the league’s first group stage in the 2017/18 campaign. Milanič accumulated 243 victories in 444 matches as Maribor’s head coach.
His tenure represents a significant period of achievement for the club. —
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