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Lippi Wary Of Winning Confederations Cup
by Andrew Dampf (Preview | USA Today - June 7)
Marcello Lippi is planning to bring a first-choice team to the Confederations Cup, although the Italy coach has some reservations about the tournament in South Africa. more details | go to article

Lippi Picks Out Cannavaro For Rare Praise
by Andrew Dampf (Analysis | Yahoo - July 5)
DUISBURG, Germany (AP) -- Italy coach Marcello Lippi rarely singles out individual players for praise. He made an exception for defender Fabio Cannavaro. more details | go to article

Italy Ready To Entertain Against Ukraine
by Andrew Dampf (Analysis | Yahoo - June 29)
DUISBURG, Germany (AP) -- Italy's coach is optimistic about what's ahead, even if others are not. Marcello Lippi expects the Azzurri to live up to its full potential against Ukraine in the quarterfinals of the World Cup. The Italians begin Friday's game as big favorites -- and with lingering criticism over their failure to dominate any of their four opponents so far. more details | go to article

Italy Takes Exception To U.S. 'War' Comments
by Andrew Dampf (Preview | Yahoo - June 16)
If the United States considers its next game "war," Italy is ready. more details | go to article

Italy Takes Exception To A Soccer 'War'
by Andrew Dampf (Preview | Kansas City Star - June 15)
DUISBURG, Germany - If the United States considers its next game "war," Italy is ready. Even if the Azzurri believe statements made by U.S. forward Eddie Johnson were a little over the top. more details | go to article

Buffon Included On Italy's World Cup Squad Despite Betting Allegations
by Andrew Dampf (Analysis | Yahoo - May 15)
ROME (AP) -- Gianluigi Buffon was included on Italy's World Cup squad Monday despite allegations that the Juventus goalkeeper bet on soccer games. more details | go to article

Back Home By The Sea, Lippi Finds Comfort Zone As Italy's Coach
by Andrew Dampf (Commentary | Yahoo - May 4)
VIAREGGIO, Italy (AP) -- Fishing, running on the beach, relaxing in seaside cafes. More time to analyze opponents on videotapes. The results will be based on Italy's performance at the World Cup, but it's already quite apparent that coaching the national team suits Marcello Lippi. more details | go to article

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