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| Lippi crowns Derby della Lanterna |
Saturday 6 December, 2008 |
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Italy Coach Marcello Lippi has experienced almost every Serie A derby and insists the Genoa showdown is the most enjoyable of all.
The former Juventus and Inter tactician wore the Blucerchiati jersey in his playing days and will be in the stands to cheer on his old side on Sunday evening.
“Sampdoria-Genoa is different to every other derby,” Lippi told newspaper Secolo XIX.
“I had the opportunity to experience the derby in Milan and Turin as well as the 'Lanterna', and I must say this one has a very special feeling to it and is far more fun than any other.
“In Genoa there is more joking around and the citizens mix together throughout the build-up week. It is less 'nasty' than other derbies.”
Not everybody thinks so, as the co-ordinated group of Sampdoria fans released an official statement complaining that referee Stefano Farina is a Genoa supporter and should be removed from this match.
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