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Chennaiyin FC and Marco Materazzi have parted company by mutual consent. The Italian was the head coach of Chennaiyin for the first three seasons of the Indian Super League. "We thank Marco for three memorable seasons and wish him the very best for the future. He will forever be a Chennaiyin FC legend and is also guaranteed a place in ISL history. Marco will always be warmly welcomed back in Chennai and especially at the Marina Arena," the Chennaiyin co-owners stated in a joint statement. Materazzi was a player-manager in the first season, making seven appearances as a player, with Chennaiyin finishing top of the league standings before narrowly losing in the semis against Kerala Blasters. He then guided them to the title in the second season as Chennaiyin dramatically came from behind to beat FC Goa 3-2 in the final. "These past three seasons with Chennaiyin has been a great adventure on a sports and human level," Materazzi said. "I leave the club today grateful to have been given the opportunity to contribute in my own modest way to the shaping of India as a football nation and most of all grateful to have lived firsthand the birth and growth of Chennaiyin FC."
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