Italy Coach Marcello Lippi: Training In L'Aquila Is A 'Beautiful Sensation'

The coach is delighted with the warm welcome he and the players received during their training session in L'Aquila, which was watched by 3,000 locals...

Nov 12, 2009 12:31:07 PM

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Italy coach Marcello Lippi has spoken of the "beautiful sensation" he felt after the squad trained in L'Aquila's Stadio Fattori near the earthquake disaster zone.

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Lippi took the world champions to the area as a sign of solidarity towards the people who were affected by the April tremors.

His gesture was paid back by the fans. Three thousand of them turned up to offer their support to La Nazionale, who are preparing for the weekend's friendly with the Netherlands.

"It is a beautiful sensation," Lippi told the press.

"This is proof that we have kept our word after having undertaken this task [of visiting L'Aquila].

"I was here two months ago and I am happy experience coming here once again."

Salvatore Landolina, Goal.com
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