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Pirlo Move Would Be 'No Problem'

Pirlo Move Would Be 'No Problem'

AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo has received Italy coach Marcello Lippi's blessing to move to Chelsea this summer. 11 Jun 2009
Lippi Defends Italian Game

Lippi Defends Italian Game

Marcello Lippi still believes the best football in the world can be seen in Italy, even if the domestic Serie A league has come in for criticism in recent times. 7 Jun 2009
Lippi Rejects Trapattoni Notion

Lippi Rejects Trapattoni Notion

Italy boss Marcello Lippi will take nothing for granted as he sends his side into World Cup battle with Giovanni Trapattoni's Republic of Ireland. 1 Apr 2009
Lippi Decides Against Back-Up

Lippi Decides Against Back-Up

Italy coach Marcello Lippi will not call up a replacement for injured striker Antonio Di Natale. 31 Mar 2009
Lippi Wants Italy to Pull Clear

Lippi Wants Italy to Pull Clear

ITALY coach Marcelo Lippi has urged his side to build on the advantage they now have at the top of Group Eight as they prepare for their next World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland. 29 Mar 2009
Lippi Contract Depends On World Cup

Lippi Contract Depends On World Cup

THE Italian football federation will only consider renewing national coach Marcello Lippi's contract if and when the team qualifies for next year's World Cup in South Africa. 17 Mar 2009
Lippi: Brazil Are Better

Lippi: Brazil Are Better

Italy coach Marcello Lippi conceded his side are not as good as Brazil after the 2-0 friendly defeat tonight and has targeted an improvement. 11 Feb 2009
Lippi Targets 'World Derby' Glory

Lippi Targets 'World Derby' Glory

Italy coach Marcello Lippi is viewing tomorrow's match against Brazil as more than just a friendly, labelling it "the derby of the world". 10 Feb 2009
Lippi Storms Out Over Cassano Questions

Lippi Storms Out Over Cassano Questions

Italy coach Marcello Lippi showed his frustration at once again being asked about Antonio Cassano's Azzurri future as he stormed out of a live television interview. 25 Nov 2008
Lippi Intent on Italy  'Re-Construction'

Lippi Intent on Italy 'Re-Construction'

Italy coach Marcello Lippi has the chance to equal a world-record 31 matches unbeaten but claims the continued development of his new-look Azzurri will be the main focus of the friendly against Greece. 18 Nov 2008
Lippi Wary of Montenegro Threat

Lippi Wary of Montenegro Threat

Italy coach Marcelo Lippi has warned his team to keep a close eye on Montenegro strike duo Mirko Vucinic and Stevan Jovetic ahead of their World Cup qualifier in Lecce tonight. 15 Oct 2008
Lippi Happy With Bulgarian Point

Lippi Happy With Bulgarian Point

Italy coach Marcello Lippi declared himself happy with both the result and the performance of his young debutants after the Azzurri were held to a 0-0 draw with Bulgaria on Saturday. 13 Oct 2008
Lippi Looks for Azzurri Growth

Lippi Looks for Azzurri Growth

Italy coach Marcello Lippi admits the Azzurri need to raise their game after only scraping past Cyprus in their opening World Cup qualifier on Saturday. 10 Sep 2008
Lippi to Refresh Italy Side

Lippi to Refresh Italy Side

Italy coach Marcello Lippi revealed he will ring the changes for Wednesday's game against Georgia and is confident they will record a more comfortable victory than they did against Cyprus. 9 Sep 2008
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
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