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Italy Coach Lippi Distances Himself From Brazil Friendly Cancellation Decision
Italy coach Marcello Lippi claims he should have no say regarding the future of the forthcoming international between the Azzurri and Brazil, which is in doubt due to a political situation.
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Jan 27, 2009 4:13:15 PM
As previously reported, a political situation could result in the friendly between Brazil and Italy, scheduled to take place at the Emirates stadium on February 10, being cancelled.
Cesare Battisti is wanted by the Italian government for terrorism, but is seeking political asylum in Brazil. This has led to Italy’s secretary of foreign affairs, Alfredo Mantica, has calling for the friendly to be cancelled as a protest.
Italy coach Marcello Lippi has responded to the recent events.
"We'll see what [FIGC president Giancarlo] Abete says, these are things that concern the leaders and federal president," suggested the former Juventus boss.
"This is a situation that involved the president, not the coach, if everyone speaks than it will only cause greater confusion. Whether it is right or not that Battisti remains in Brazil? On this, I don't have to comment."
More reaction is likely to occur within the next few hours and days as the situation continues to unfold.
Adam Scime, Goal.com
Cesare Battisti is wanted by the Italian government for terrorism, but is seeking political asylum in Brazil. This has led to Italy’s secretary of foreign affairs, Alfredo Mantica, has calling for the friendly to be cancelled as a protest.
Italy coach Marcello Lippi has responded to the recent events.
"We'll see what [FIGC president Giancarlo] Abete says, these are things that concern the leaders and federal president," suggested the former Juventus boss.
"This is a situation that involved the president, not the coach, if everyone speaks than it will only cause greater confusion. Whether it is right or not that Battisti remains in Brazil? On this, I don't have to comment."
More reaction is likely to occur within the next few hours and days as the situation continues to unfold.
Adam Scime, Goal.com
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