Pippo Inzaghi reacts (© Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
Pippo Inzaghi reacts (© Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Conte-Tuchel row has its low-budget Italian version, staring Super Pippo

Reading Time: 2min | Mon. 15.08.22. | 18:04

Legendary striker is now in charge of Reginna and his counterpart refused to shake hands after the match

You've seen it probably by now at least a dozen times, and the whole world is talking about the notorious clash between Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel in the aftermath of that intense Chelsea vs Spurs derby. However, that was not the only gaffers' confrontation during the last weekend in European football.

Sure, it was not so classy nor on such a massive stage as the Conte vs Tuchel row, but it's not worth ignoring at all. Especially since one of the perpetrators is none other than legendary Filippo Pippo Inzaghi.

The former AC Milan and Italy striker - known for his unique set of attacking skills - is now in charge of Serie B side Reginna and is doing all right. He's not as good in coaching business as his younger brother Simone - who sits in Inter's dugout - but is making little yet recognizable progress with the second-tier squad.

Anyhow, on Sunday, Reginna triumphed 3-1 at SPAL in the opening match of the season. After the final whistle, Pippo walked toward his counterpart Roberto Venturato to shake hands.

However, just like Conte with Tuchel, Pippo couldn't get away with it so easy, as his colleague refused to shake hands with him. A little vocal interaction between the two happened in front of cameras, and that was it...



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