Person: Claudio Gentile

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Cesare Maldini: The Italian who turned defending into an art

A football match lasts 90 minutes but the memories can stay with you for a lifetime.

Good ‘furbo’ Italian took Ireland as far as he could

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Trap backing Coleman to become one of the greats

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Tardelli has always been up for the fight

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Chiellini the man to beat

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Denis O'Brien to pay half of Trapattoni wages

Trapattoni: Ireland should top World Cup group

Giovanni Trapattoni today posted a positive statement of intent by vowing to lead the Republic of Ireland to the 2010 World Cup finals.

Wed, 13 Feb, 2008

Excitement grows ahead of Trapattoni appointment

The impending appointment of Giovanni Trapattoni as the new manager of the Republic of Ireland has met with widespread approval.

Tue, 12 Feb, 2008

Stapleton hails Trapattoni

Frank Stapleton has hailed the impending appointment of Giovanni Trapattoni as the new Republic of Ireland boss as "very positive".

Tue, 12 Feb, 2008

Giles hails appointment of ‘great’ Trap

ALL’S well ends well, was the message from Ireland legend, John Giles, when asked about the imminent appointment of Giovanni Trapattoni as the next Ireland manager last night.

Tue, 12 Feb, 2008

Cannavaro pays glowing tribute to outgoing Lippi

WORLD CUP-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro has paid a glowing tribute to Marcello Lippi, who yesterday made an “irrevocable” decision to step down as coach of Italy.

Thu, 13 Jul, 2006