Italy, Lippi: "Tavecchio has a short memory, I've never chose Ventura as CT. Me in FIGC? I'll extend my contract with the Chinese"

Marcello Lippi interviewed by Sky Sport after Tavecchio declared that he was the one that chose Ventura as CT: "Tavecchio was a bad memory. I will telling how it went: everything that Malagò said yesterday is true , expect for one thing. I didn't chose Ventura. Tavecchio offered the position of Technical Director and to take care of the Under 21, but I wanted the national team. I mentioned three names: Ventura, Montella and Gasperini. I gave my opinion to Tavecchio about the pros and cons for each candidate. He asked me who I wanted as CT, but I told him that he has to chose. Tavecchio chose Ventura based on experience and wisdom. I have a contract with the Chinese Federation until 2018 and I will mostly renew my contract until 2022. I won't tell you I want want as CT, but Ancelotti is the best that is available and I hope that he takes the job. "