Montolivo takes De Rossi`s place in Italy squad

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 08:52

Marcello Lippi has called up Fiorentina midfielder Riccardo Montolivo to replace the injured Daniele De Rossi for friendlies against the Netherlands and Sweden, the Italian Football Federation said on Monday.

Italy boss Lippi recalls Pazzini for friendlies

Last Updated: Monday, November 9, 2009, 12:49

Italy coach Marcello Lippi rewarded in-form forward Giampaolo Pazzini by recalling him in a 25-man squad for this month`s friendlies with Netherlands and Sweden.

Italy will not play for draw in Ireland, says Lippi

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 11:54

Italy will go for a win against Ireland and belie their cautious image despite needing only a point to qualify for the World Cup, coach Marcello Lippi said.

I have nothing against Antonio Cassano: Italy Coach

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 19:50

Italy coach Marcello Lippi has explained his decision to snub Sampdoria ace Antonio Cassano for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Italy boss Lippi rules out return to club coaching

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 18:49

Marcello Lippi has ruled out returning to club coaching when his stint as Italy boss is up.

Italy coach Marcello Lippi hits back at Jose Mourinho

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 18:33

The war or words between Marcello Lippi and Jose Mourinho is in danger of getting out of control after the Italy coach responded again to the Inter boss.

Fresh faces but no overhaul in Italy squad for friendly

Last Updated: Saturday, August 8, 2009, 21:10

Italy coach Marcello Lippi named some fresh faces in his squad for Wednesday’s friendly against Switzerland in Basel but resisted calls for a major shake up after his side’s poor Confederations Cup showing.