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 Sep 14 2006, 11:18 PM
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QUOTE Italy's World Cup manager rules out supervisor role, backs successor
MILAN, Italy (AP) -Italy's World Cup champion manager Marcello Lippi ruled out a supervisory role with the national team on Thursday and gave his backing to new coach Roberto Donadoni. "I will never be a supervisor of the national team because it is not my profession,'' Lippi said. "I am sure Donadoni will bring the best out of the players.'' Lippi stepped down as boss of Italy after guiding the Azzurri to the World Cup title in July. But his replacement, Donadoni, has yet to win in three games, prompting Italian soccer federation head Guido Rossi to reportedly consider bringing back the former Juventus coach as a supervisor. Italy lost its first game under Donadoni 2-1 to Croatia in a friendly in August. The World champion's poor form continued with a draw at home to Lithuania and a 3-1 loss to France in its opening qualifying games for the 2008 European Championship earlier this month. But Lippi supported Donadoni despite Italy's results. "I respect him a lot,'' Lippi said. "I am convinced that he will establish a bond with the players. This group will start to play well again.'' Lippi, who previously has mentioned of a return to club coaching, said that he was in no hurry to get back to work. "At the moment I am still enjoying the aftermath of the World Cup, which I believe will last a bit of time yet,'' Lippi said. "I have received calls from non-Italian clubs, but I didn't go to speak with the directors.'' Lippi was touted as a possible successor to Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson during the World Cup, but denied the reports at the time, saying that his English wasn't good enough. However the 58-year-old has been taking language lessons. "At the moment, my English is a little bit better,'' Lippi said. link  |
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Oct 2 2006, 11:49 PM
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7th Heaven Group: Helpers Posts: 7,116 Joined: 2-November 05 From: Sydney. Australia. Member No.: 821 |
Donadoni considered quitting!
Roberto Donadoni has admitted that he was tempted to quit as Italy Coach after enduring a difficult start to life on the Azzurri bench. The Nazionale obtained a draw with Lithuania and was then defeated 3-1 in the World Cup Final repeat with France in Paris, leaving the qualifiers with Ukraine and Georgia as must-win games. “I spoke to the CONI chief Gianni Petrucci and told him that I was willing to resign, but he explained what his ideas were and in the end we agreed on the future plans,†said Donadoni in Coverciano, where the squad is gathered in view of Saturday’s match with Ukraine at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. “There were also rumours suggesting that I may be axed, but I must confess that I felt total support from the Federation – this flattered me and motivated me even more. “We are aware that Saturday we will have to give our all and remain concentrated, because this is a decisive match and we must win.†Reports suggest that the Stadio Olimpico may not be totally supportive of the world champions, but the former Livorno tactician doesn’t think this will be the case. “I don’t see why the Roman supporters would be hostile towards us,†he continued. “We chose Rome in recognition of Italy’s capital and in order to honour a Roma player [Francesco Totti], who for many reasons will not be part of the match.†The former Milan winger, yet to win any of his three games in charge, also dismissed reports that Antonio Cassano had been omitted from the squad given his unpopular status within the Giallorossi fan base in the city. "Cassano was left out for other reasons," he stated when asked about the Real Madrid ace whom he hailed as the future of his Azzurri side only last month. "People can consider my call-ups in any way they wish. I may take backwards or sideward steps, but my decisions are based on form and that is why I didn't name my squad until late last night [10.30pm local time]. "But nobody has been thrown out, the doors to the national side are always open." Alex Del Piero will make his return to the Nazionale, along with Luca Toni, and is thrilled of the new opportunity he has been given. "I am very glad to return and I can’t wait to go onto the pitch,†said the Juve captain. “It’s exciting to return as a world champion, we must focus on the next two games that are decisive for our qualification to the European Championship.†source |
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Oct 3 2006, 12:17 AM
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Van Nistelrooy and Van Bommel reject call-ups
Two Dutch players, Ruud van Nistelrooy (Real Madrid) and Mark van Bommel (Bayern Munich) rejected today's call-ups for the Euro qualifiers against Bulgaria and Albania. Van Bommel was originally named for the suqad by Marco van Basten whereas Ruud was meant to be a replacement for Klaus Jan Huntelaar (who is injured). These were another controversial moves, considering the fact that Van Basten called Van Nistelrooy over the weekend trying to convince the Real star to accept the call-up. In addition, Van Bommel decided to end his carrer in the national team link |
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Oct 3 2006, 12:32 AM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 2,972 Joined: 2-October 06 From: Montreal Member No.: 2,592 |
i think van bommel has no choice but to retire from international football or he can get suspended from club football. i bet he's doing that so he can avoid van basten, and if in the future someone else takes over he'll offer his services again.
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Oct 3 2006, 11:18 AM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 11,735 Joined: 5-September 05 From: Portland Member No.: 347 |
Will Italy beat Ukraine next Saturday? They cannot lose more points. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
Go Azzurri! |
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Oct 3 2006, 11:30 AM
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7th Heaven Group: Helpers Posts: 7,116 Joined: 2-November 05 From: Sydney. Australia. Member No.: 821 |
NESTA vs. Sheva (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)
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Oct 3 2006, 03:41 PM
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Esordienti A 95 Group: Full Members Posts: 979 Joined: 24-January 06 From: Yerevan, Armenia Member No.: 1,214 |
QUOTE (arivanjj @ Oct 3 2006, 02:30 PM) NESTA vs. Sheva (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif) one of them won't be there (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) again. |
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Oct 3 2006, 06:49 PM
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Prima Squadra  Group: Moderators Posts: 39,622 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (Portugal @ Oct 3 2006, 10:18 AM) Will Italy beat Ukraine next Saturday? They cannot lose more points. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Go Azzurri! It's hard to say, so far they have been pityful, Cannavar was making more stupid mistakes, then Barzagli, and he is supposed to be the one leading the defensive line, hopefully with Nesta back and in good form, the defence will be back in shape. Semioli or who ever the hell it was that played in the match against France should not play, that idiot can't even run with the ball or hold it for longer then a few seconds. And I don't understand why he dropped Cassano and Gila, both where the most Impressive players in the matches they played, along with Pippo, Rino and Pirlo. If Donadoni wants the team to establish some sort of chemistry between eachother, he shouldn't keep changing the call ups all the time. Maybe some of you where right, when they said that he wasn't ready to take such a big job. I wish Lippi would have stayed (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) QUOTE (GULLIVER @ Oct 3 2006, 02:41 PM) one of them won't be there (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) again. Wheren't they both called up?? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) |
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Oct 3 2006, 11:46 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
Semioli ?? Wow he was so ;ame I had already forgotten him ... I hope I won't have to put up with his pathetic display once again !!
Van Bommel ?? That joke is a disgrace for the Dutch NT and I wish he had never been called up in the first place !! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/puke.gif) |
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Oct 4 2006, 12:38 AM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Helpers Posts: 6,764 Joined: 30-October 05 From: Israel Member No.: 787 |
What is Van Basten do to them? I'm still disappointed for not seeing Seedorf in the WC
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Oct 4 2006, 01:52 AM
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QUOTE (mishale @ Oct 4 2006, 02:38 AM) What is Van Basten do to them? I'm still disappointed for not seeing Seedorf in the WC No Marco wants a young team .. I trust Marco, the Dutch havent won anything in a looooooooooong time .. And I think he is making the right steps forward, this time around I hope Holland can do something .. Not cuz I root for them, but cuz they have a very capable team, play beutiful football, but unfortunatly luck isnt on their sides. |
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Oct 4 2006, 03:48 AM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 8,465 Joined: 9-March 06 Member No.: 1,388 |
QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Oct 3 2006, 06:52 PM) No Marco wants a young team .. I trust Marco, the Dutch havent won anything in a looooooooooong time .. And I think he is making the right steps forward, this time around I hope Holland can do something .. Not cuz I root for them, but cuz they have a very capable team, play beutiful football, but unfortunatly luck isnt on their sides. I think Van Basten was a extraordinary player, but he is a weak coach. His line ups and subs were sometimes simply just laughble... |
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Oct 4 2006, 05:47 AM
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QUOTE (pKillerMax @ Oct 4 2006, 12:48 PM) I think Van Basten was a extraordinary player, but he is a weak coach. His line ups and subs were sometimes simply just laughble... i agree, i don't know why he didn't select Seedorf and Stam for the WorldCup... |
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Oct 4 2006, 11:56 AM
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QUOTE (arivanjj @ Oct 4 2006, 04:47 AM) i agree, i don't know why he didn't select Seedorf and Stam for the WorldCup... Stam retired from the national taem. But i agree at least seedorf should have been called up, if you want to win a tournament like the world cup you need to have SOME experianced players |
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Oct 4 2006, 12:31 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
yes but Seedorf had not shown any signs of passion last season ...
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