Marcello Lippi offers apology to disappointed Italy fans
Italy manager Marcello Lippi has expressed his regret at picking a team which he says he “had not adequately prepared” for the World Cup and apologised to Italy’s fans
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Andrea Pirlo named on bench for Italy’s clash with Slovakia
Andrea Pirlo will start on the bench for Italy’s crucial final Group E game against Slovakia
Italy are not World Cup favourites, says Lippi
Marcello Lippi insists defending champions Italy are not favourites to triumph at the forthcoming World Cup
Leonardo’s AC Milan braced for Stadio Olimpico battle
Two giants of Serie A meet at the Stadio Olimpico in what is one of the most eagerly anticipated clashes in Italy
England & Spain are leagues ahead of Italy, says Capello
England manager claims Italian league is behind English and Spanish equivalents
Republic of Ireland 2-2 Italy: Match Report