Giovanni Trapattoni
- Date of Birth: 17 March 1939
- Birthplace: Cusano Milanino, Cusano Milanino, Kingdom of Italy
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Giovanni Trapattoni will put pen to paper on a new deal with the Football Association of Ireland this week, and that deal will extend his stay as coach until the 2014 World Cup.
Trap warns Ireland stars
Giovanni Trapattoni has warned his Ireland team not to take the threat of Montenegro lightly. Ireland got their campaign off to the perfect start with a win over Georgia at the weekend.
Lippi wary of Ireland challenge
New Italy coach Marcello Lippi is wary of the threat that Italian counterpart Giovanni Trapattoni's Republic of Ireland offer to his side, but is confident they can over come the team in the World Cup qualification programme.
Trap proud to be Ireland boss
Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has insisted that he took the job at 'the right time' and hopes that he can help Ireland to the World Cup in 2010. The Italian coach was seeking a new challenge prior to accepting the Irish role.
Trap reveals Ireland squad
New Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has revealed his first preliminary squad for the training camp in Portugal in May.
Trap reflects on Ireland move
New Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has spoken of his pride at taking the job. Trapattoni has the task of qualifying Ireland for the World Cup in 2010, and the prospect of facing his homeland, Italy, in the qualification round.
Trapattoni takes Ireland role
Giovanni Trapattoni has agreed to become the new boss of the Republic of Ireland. Currently coaching Red Bull Salzburg, Trapattoni has a wealth of experience at the top level including Juventus and Inter Milan.
