Guardiola guards against dangers posed by Lippi`s Guangzhou

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 10:39

Few things worry Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola more than a team of underdogs coached by an Italian, making him especially wary of Tuesday`s Club World Cup semi-final against Guangzhou Evergrande.

Lippi confident of Guangzhou`s opener

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 18:17

Italy`s World cup winning coach Marcello Lippi said enthusiasm and expectation for the FIFA Club World Cup would help his side Guangzhou Evergrande show true level as the Chinese club starts campaign against Egyptian side Al Ahly.

Tevez is a true warrior: Lippi

Last Updated: Monday, July 15, 2013, 09:33

Iconic ex-Juventus coach Marcello Lippi has branded Carlos Tevez a "true warrior" and suggested that the Scudetto is already in the reigning champions` hands before a ball has been kicked.

Juventus can overcome Bayern: Lippi

Last Updated: Monday, April 8, 2013, 15:00

Marcello Lippi believes that Juventus have what it takes to overcome their first-leg defeat against Bayern Munich and make it to the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Lippi plays down Madrid rumour despite Zidane recommendation

Last Updated: Friday, December 28, 2012, 10:27

The 64-year-old World Cup winner refuses to be enticed into talk of replacing Jose Mourinho at the Bernabeu, saying he is happy with the job he has done at the Chinese champions.

Lippi contacted over Ukraine job

Last Updated: Sunday, November 14, 2010, 18:22

Former Italy World Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi has been contacted about taking over Ukraine and could watch Wednesday`s friendly against Switzerland, Italy`s Gazzetta dello Sport reported on Sunday.

Italy’s Lippi happy, but concern over keeper Buffon

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 15, 2010, 09:49

Italy’s coach Marcello Lippi said world champions Italy had played well in Monday’s disappointing 1-1 draw against Paraguay, but his happiness was tempered by an injury to goalkeeper Gialuigi Buffon.

Stuttering champions Italy face tough opener

Last Updated: Sunday, June 13, 2010, 20:26

Reigning champions Italy begin their World Cup football title defence Monday evening in a Group F clash with a confident Paraguay that is fraught with danger.

Lippi determined to prove sceptics wrong

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 11:58

Marcello Lippi will lead champions Italy in South Africa in their bid to become the first team since the great Brazil of Pele to retain the World Cup trophy.

Italy`s Lippi at odds with boss over exit strategy

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 00:07

Italy coach Marcello Lippi contradicted his own boss over his future on Monday, saying whether he stayed in the job could depend on results at the World Cup.

Lippi rules out Juve return after World Cup finals

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 14:18

Italy coach Marcello Lippi has ruled out a return to Juventus after the World Cup finals next year.

Italy coach Lippi`s future to be decided before World Cup

Last Updated: Thursday, November 19, 2009, 10:04

Marcello Lippi`s long-term future as Italy coach will be decided before the world champions travel to South Africa for next year`s World Cup, the head of the Italian soccer federation said on Wednesday.