Lippi replaces Donadoni as Italy coach

World Cup-winning boss Marcello Lippi has replaced Roberto Donadoni as Italy coach, the Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC) said today. Donadoni was told at a meeting with FIGC president Giancarlo Abete earlier today that he was no longer wanted after the...

World Cup-winning boss Marcello Lippi has replaced Roberto Donadoni as Italy coach, the Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC) said today.

Donadoni was told at a meeting with FIGC president Giancarlo Abete earlier today that he was no longer wanted after the world champions' quarter-final defeat by Spain.

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