Soccer-Napoli name Mazzarri as new coach

Italian champions Napoli appointed former manager Walter Mazzarri as their new coach, the Serie A club said on Tuesday.

The 62-year-old takes over from Rudi Garcia after defeat to Empoli left last season's champions 10 points behind leaders Inter Milan in the standings.

Mazzarri returns to Napoli for a second spell after he managed the team from 2009-2013.