Lippi: ‘Zidane Played on a Cloud, a Cloud No One Could Reach’

Marcello Lippi, the former Italian national team coach who led Italy to victory in the 2006 World Cup, recently shared his thoughts on Zinedine Zidane. In an interview, Lippi described the French legend as the greatest player he ever coached, stating that Zidane ‘played on a cloud, a cloud no one could reach.’ Lippi also reminisced about his time coaching the Italian national team, highlighting his confidence in the team’s ability to win the World Cup. He discussed the pivotal role of friendly matches in building team morale and the importance of creating a strong team dynamic. Lippi also shared his experience coaching Juventus, where he led the team to victory in the Champions League after a decade-long drought.