Marcello Lippi, who coached Italy to their World Cup triumph two years ago, last night returned to the post after the departure earlier in the day of Roberto Donadoni.

Roberto Donadoni has been sacked as coach of Italy following their quarter-final exit against Spain at Euro 2008.

Italy manager Roberto Donadoni insists he has no plans to resign in the wake of the world champions’ Euro 2008 elimination.

Cesc Fabregas scored the winning penalty to send Spain into the semi-finals of Euro 2008 after a 4-2 shoot-out victory over Italy.

Italy defender Andrea Barzagli will miss the remainder of Euro 2008 due to a knee injury.

Italy makes it through to the quarter-finals of Euro 2008 after beating 10-man France.

World Cup finalists France and Italy could both be knocked out of Euro 2008 come Tuesday next week.

Romania pulled off another Euro 2008 scalp by holding World Champions Italy to a 1-1 draw.

UEFA has supported referee Peter Fröjdfeldt’s decision in allowing Ruud van Nistelrooy’s goal in their match against Italy in Berne, saying it was valid according to the letters of the law.

Holland beat World Champions Italy 3-0 in Bern to move top of Group C.