Giacomo Casanova scandal involving a local pair of star-crossed lovers, Cardinal Acquaviva dismissed Casanova, thanking him for his sacrifice, but effectively ending his church career. In search of a new profession, Casanova bought a commission to become a military officer for the Republic of Venice. His first step was to look the part: He joined a Venetian regiment at Corfu, his stay being broken by a brief trip to Constantinople, ostensibly to deliver a letter from his former master the Cardinal. He found his advancement too slow and his duty boring, and he managed to lose most of his pay playing faro.
Alain Casanova Alain Casanova Alain Casanova (born 18 September 1961) is a former football goalkeeper and current manager. He is currently in charge of Toulouse FC. Born in Clermont-Ferrand, Casanova played for Cournon, INF Vichy, Le Havre AC, Olympique de Marseille and Toulouse FC. At Marseille, he made no professional appearances, but was on the bench at the 1991 European Cup Final. On 30 May 2008, he was named Toulouse FC manager, thus replacing Élie Baup. On 13 June 2016, he was named as the new manager of RC Lens, replacing Antoine Kombouaré. On 22 June 2018, he was named once again