Trap extends Republic deal
Veteran Italian tactician Giovanni Trapattoni has signed a new contract with the Republic of Ireland. Trap, now 72, has extended his stay with the national side which means he –…
Trapattoni: ‘Napoli like my Inter’
Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni compared Napoli to his record-breaking Inter and analysed Juventus, Milan, the Nerazzurri and Udinese. Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni compared Napoli to his record-breaking Inter and analysed…
Trap praises pupil Prandelli
Giovanni Trapattoni is looking forward to meeting one of his old players when his Republic of Ireland team play Italy in a friendly tonight. The 72-year old Coach worked with…
Trapattoni: ‘Pirlo key to beating Italy’
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni admits “Italy deserved at least a draw,” but Andrea Pirlo was the tactical key. “We always go out there to win and it's a…
Abete: ‘Trap looks to the essentials’
FIGC President Giancarlo Abete pointed out that Giovanni Trapattoni “brought us back to the essential elements – you need to be efficient.” The media in Italy went wild after the…
Prandelli: ‘Trap is beyond reach’
Cesare Prandelli hails Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni, having worked with him for six years, ahead of Italy's friendly on Tuesday. “Trapattoni is a very special person for me and in…
Trapattoni: ‘Napoli can win Scudetto’
Giovanni Trapattoni is impressed with Serie A this season, “I see myself in Walter Mazzarri,” but has advice for Zlatan Ibrahimovic. “Of course Napoli are right to believe in the…
Trap tips Milan for title
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni thinks the title race will come down to a photo finish, but still believes Milan will hold on. This weekend's Derby della Madonnina is…
Trap hails Verona-like Napoli
Giovanni Trapattoni has likened the present Napoli side to Osvaldo Bagnoli's legendary Verona outfit of the 1980s. Bagnoli's Stadio Bentegodi boys surprisingly became League champions in 1985 for the first…
Trapattoni: ‘Don’t blame Del Neri’
Giovanni Trapattoni has urged Juventus to “have patience and absolve Gigi Del Neri of blame, but Milan remain the Scudetto favourites.” The Republic of Ireland manager was on the bench…
Trap: ‘Inter need Cassano the most’
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni believe Inter are the team most in need of Antonio Cassano's services. The 28-year-old Italy international no longer has a future at Sampdoria after…
Baggio: ‘Robbed of 2002 World Cup’
Italy legend Roberto Baggio reveals he'll never forgive Giovanni Trapattoni. “I should've been at the 2002 World Cup, even if I was in a wheelchair.” The Divine Ponytail had recovered…