Italy re-appoint Lippi

World Cup-winning coach back in charge of Azzurri

By James Pearson   Last updated: 26th June 2008

Marcello Lippi Italy coach

Lippi: Back at the helm

Lippi factfile:
Playing career: Sampdoria (1969), Savona (1969-1970), Sampdoria (1970-1980), Pistoiese (1980-1982)

Coaching career: Ponterdera (1985-1986), Siena (1986-1987), Pistoiese (1987-1988), Carrarese (1988-1989), Cesena (1989-1991), Lucchese (1991-1992), Atalanta (1992-1993), Napoli (1993-1994), Juventus (1994-1999), Inter Milan (1999-2000), Juventus (2001-2004), Italy (2004-2006, 2008-)

Honours: World Cup (2006), Champions League (1996), Serie A (1995, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003), Intercontinental Cup (1996), European Supercup (1996), Coppa Italia (1995), Supercoppa Italiana (1995, 1997, 2002, 2003)

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Marcello Lippi is back in charge of Italy after replacing his successor Roberto Donadoni on Thursday.

Donadoni was sacked on Thursday after the Azzurri only reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2008 following a penalty shoot-out loss to Spain.

Lippi, who has been out of work since guiding Italy to World Cup glory in Germany two years ago, will be unveiled at a press conference in Rome on 1st July.

Very, very happy

"I'm very, very happy and I'm very motivated," said Lippi after the announcement.

The 60-year-old possesses one of the most impressive CVs in the game having managed Serie A giants Juventus twice, along with spells at the likes of Napoli and Internazionale.

"Marcello Lippi will return as coach of Italy," read a statement by Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Giancarlo Abete published on their website.

"He will replace Roberto Donadoni."