Official: Lippi Quits Italy
(Goal.com) - Marcello Lippi has officially stepped down as coach of Italy despite leading the team to World Cup glory on Sunday.
There has been widespread support for Lippi to stay on after the success against France but he has decided to go out on a high.
He said in a statement on the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) website: "After the conclusion of an extraordinary professional and human experience during my time guiding this group of players, I believe my role as coach of the national team is over.
"I have therefore announced to the FIGC my wish to leave the post as national coach when the contract expires.
"I would like to thank the FIGC for the trust they have given me in the last two years I have worked for them."
He added: "I believe that I have achieved what I set out to achieve as coach of the Italian team."
Lippi turned down a new contract before the tournament in Germany began and failed to attend a meeting with the Italian Federation on Tuesday.
He feels he and his son Davide were attacked personally in the Serie A corruption scandal.
Lippi was questioned by prosecutors before the World Cup about alleged pressure he received to select particular players for the national team.
His son is under investigation for his position at a player agency linked to the scandal.
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Comments
After winning the world cup what else can he shoot for? at least he left in triumph. but I would have waited for euro 2008
Posted by: Tony p | July 12, 2006 07:20 PM
Like to see what he can do for Man Utd.
Posted by: Kenny R S | July 17, 2006 04:20 AM
He chose the best time to quit as manager of Italy. What else he can do after winning the World Cup?
Posted by: Gary Yim | July 17, 2006 04:21 AM
I read that he left the Italian national team because he wanted to return to Juventus???,But the club is cleaning up after the scandal and the relegation,thus they did not want and prior directors ,nor coaches that is from that era.
Posted by: Tony p | July 17, 2006 10:12 AM
The purchases I make are eintrely based on these articles.
Posted by: Hippie | September 11, 2011 05:01 AM