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Lippi: 'We Got More Than We Deserved'

Lippi: 'We Got More Than We Deserved'

Italy coach Marcello Lippi admitted his side were lucky after an injury-time winner secured them a 2-1 victory in Cyprus in their opening World Cup qualifier on Saturday night. 8 Sep 2008
Gattuso Falls Into Hole At Training

Gattuso Falls Into Hole At Training

Italy midfielder Gennaro Gattuso is a major doubt for Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Georgia after injuring himself in training on Sunday. 8 Sep 2008
Di Natale Breaks Cyprus Resistance

Di Natale Breaks Cyprus Resistance

ANTONIO di Natale struck a last-gasp winner to help world champions Italy sink unlucky Cyprus 2-1 in their opening Group Eight qualifier in Larnaca. 7 Sep 2008
Buffon Dismisses City Reports

Buffon Dismisses City Reports

ITALY goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has laughed off reports linking him with a 70million euro transfer to Manchester City. 5 Sep 2008
Toni Looking to Put Disappointment Behind Him

Toni Looking to Put Disappointment Behind Him

FLORENCE, September 4 (World Cup qualifiers) - Bayern Munich striker Luca Toni is hoping to channel the disappointment of Italy'sEuro 2008 campaign into a winning start in Saturday's World Cup qualifying opener against Cyprus in Larnaca. 5 Sep 2008
Cannavaro Ready for Italy Return

Cannavaro Ready for Italy Return

Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro claims he is fit and ready to lead the defending champions as they begin their World Cup qualifying campaign against Cyprus on Saturday. 4 Sep 2008
Lippi Ready to Relive Past Italian Glory

Lippi Ready to Relive Past Italian Glory

Italy coach Marcello Lippi has urged his players to follow the example set by his World Cup-winning side as they embark on a new adventure. 3 Sep 2008
Serie A Wrap: Milan Suffer Opening Defeat

Serie A Wrap: Milan Suffer Opening Defeat

Andriy Shevchenko made his first appearance since rejoining AC Milan after his tough time at Chelsea but could not prevent the Rossoneri suffering a shock Serie A defeat to Bologna. 1 Sep 2008
Cannavaro and Toni Back for Azzurri

Cannavaro and Toni Back for Azzurri

Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro and striker Luca Toni have been included in Marcello Lippi's 22-man squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Cyprus and Georgia. 1 Sep 2008
Three Shocks In Coppa Italia

Three Shocks In Coppa Italia

PALERMO, Lecce and Chievo all fell to shock defeats in the third round of the Coppa Italia on Saturday. 24 Aug 2008
Returning Lippi Content With Stalemate

Returning Lippi Content With Stalemate

Italy's World Cup winning coach Marcello Lippi declared himself happy with his return to the helm of the Azzurri despite being held to a 2-2 draw against Austria on Wednesday. 21 Aug 2008
Attack-Minded Lippi Wants Winning Return

Attack-Minded Lippi Wants Winning Return

New Italy coach Marcello Lippi is set to go all out to win his first game since returning to the Azzurri bench, as he prepares to face Austria on Wednesday. 20 Aug 2008
Lippi Regretted His Italy Exit

Lippi Regretted His Italy Exit

Italy coach Marcello Lippi admits he regrets leaving the post two years ago as he prepares once more to take his place on the Azzurri bench. 19 Aug 2008
Donadoni Remains Resentful

Donadoni Remains Resentful

Former Italy coach Roberto Donadoni admits he is still bitter about his dismissal from the Azzurri bench. 14 Aug 2008
Lippi Return Could Herald Totti Comeback

Lippi Return Could Herald Totti Comeback

Roma captain Francesco Totti has not ruled out a return to the Italy squad, a year after calling time on his international career. 13 Jul 2008
Lippi Looks Back to Go Forward

Lippi Looks Back to Go Forward

RETURNING Italy coach Marcelo Lippi believes his team must pick up from where he left them two years ago if they are to enjoy success during his second spell in charge. 10 Jul 2008

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