Donadoni's future to be discussed - Italy fed
(Agencies)
Updated: 2008-06-23 13:45

VIENNA - Roberto Donadoni's position as Italy coach will be discussed in the coming weeks after the world champions went out of Euro 2008 in the quarter-finals on Sunday, Italian soccer federation chief Giancarlo Abete said.


Italy's head coach Roberto Donadoni leaves the field after the quarterfinal match between Spain and Italy in Vienna, Austria, Sunday, June 22, 2008, at the Euro 2008 European Soccer Championships in Austria and Switzerland. Spain defeated Italy 4-2 on penalties, following a 0-0 draw. [Agencies] 

Italy stuttered throughout the tournament and lost 4-2 on penalties to Spain after a 0-0 draw.

Donadoni, who took over from Marcello Lippi after the 2006 World Cup triumph, signed a two-year contract extension just before the tournament but an escape clause allows the coach or the federation to terminate the deal now.

"After the game, not right after the game, we will assess the Euro campaign and decide what will happen," Abete told a news conference.

Donadoni said he was happy with his players.