Lippi likely to remain in charge of champions

Marcello Lippi will consider his Italy future over the coming days – but the indications are he will stay on after leading the Azzurri to World Cup glory.

Lippi’s men claimed the trophy in Berlin after seeing off France in a penalty shoot-out.

There had been speculation that Lippi might bow out at the top but the former Juventus boss is determined to carry on.

He said: “To arrive at the summit is both beautiful and rewarding.

“It is beautiful to win important titles and when you reach the top, you realise how hard it was to get there and how fantastic it would be to discover new emotions and incentives.

“Some people would maybe decide to stop there, but I intend to continue my work.

“I will talk about that (my future) on Tuesday with (FIGC vice-president) Giancarlo Abete and (FIGC commissioner Guido) Rossi.

“I still intend to do my work. This squad can also do well at the European Championships, but the players need to be saved from their own clubs.”