Hungary manager Rossi dodges chop after Ireland meltdown

Hungary coach Marco Rossi. Pic: Denes Erdos/AP

Hungary have opted against sacking manager Marco Rossi after being usurped by Ireland at the finishing line for a World Cup playoff spot.

Rossi is the second-longest serving manager in the Magyars history, racking up 82 matches at the helm since being appointed in June 2018, but his future was thrown into doubt by Troy Parrott’s heroics in Budapest last Sunday week.