Marcello Lippi
- Current club: China national football team
- Date of Birth: 12 April 1948
- Birthplace: Viareggio, Viareggio, Tuscany, Italy
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Italy star faces a race against time to be fit for Euro 2020
Italian midfield star Nicolo Zaniolo could miss this summer’s European Championships after rupturing his cruciate knee ligament as Roma lost 2-1 to Juventus at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday night. This will come as a huge setback for the Giallorossi, who will now look for a replacement in the January transfer window and it will be equally concerning for Azzurri boss Roberto Mancini, who was in the stands for the weekends big Serie A showdown.
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.
Lippi to become Italy boss?
Italian legend Marcello Lippi has been lined up to replace Roberto Donadoni as the chief of the Italy international side. It is understood that Lippi has been offered the chance once the Euro 2008 tournament is over.
Lippi won't be Chelsea boss
Marcello Lippi has ruled out a move to Chelsea as their new trainer, as he concerned that he knows very little English. The Italian had been linked as Avram Grant's potential successor at the club.
Huddink to stay as Russian coach
Gus Hiddink’s agent has revealed that he will not become Chelsea’s new manager. Hiddink is now remaining focused on his task in hand, to help Russia to Euro 2008 glory in Austria and Switzerland.
Lippi wants Chelsea job
Marcello Lippi wants the Chelsea job, according to reports in the Sunday Mirror. The Italian boss is reportedly interested in moving to Chelsea after the Blues sacked Avram Grant on Saturday.
Lippi tips United for the double
Marcello Lippi has tipped Man Utd for the double and believes that the Reds will overcome Chelsea in both the Premiership title race and the Champions League final in Moscow.
Lippi: no offers on the table
Marcello Lippi has insisted that he hasn't been offered any jobs despite rumours linking him with the job of Man City and Chelsea in recent weeks. Lippi has been unemployed since leading Italy to success in the World Cup.
Fabio Capello in corruption probe
The England boss has allegedly withheld information in a court and maybe probed by an Italian state prosecutor. The FA is refusing to comment on the reports.
Lippi: not ruling out England
Italian boss Marcello Lippi has not ruled out the opportunity of moving to the Premiership. The Italian has yet to take up a full time role since leading Italy to the World Cup in 2006 and Lippi is keen for a move into the Premiership.
