Marco Amelia later played for several other Italian clubs, and had a spell in England as a reserve goalkeeper with Chelsea.
17 Facts About Marco Amelia
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At international level, Marco Amelia won a bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics, and earned nine senior caps for Italy between 2005 and 2009.
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Marco Amelia was part of the squad that won the 2006 FIFA World Cup, being included for Italy's UEFA Euro 2008 and 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup squads.
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Marco Amelia was the first choice of the team except a few matches played by backup Alessio Scarpi.
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Marco Amelia went on to make 14 appearances for Milan that season.
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Marco Amelia denied any fight, saying it was only an argument.
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Marco Amelia spent a few months with amateur side Rocca Priora before returning to professional football on 9 February 2015, for Serie B club Perugia.
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On 23 August 2015, Marco Amelia became the honorary president and a player for Lega Pro newcomers Lupa Castelli Romani.
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On 10 June 2016, it was announced Marco Amelia would leave Chelsea on the expiry of his contract.
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On 27 February 2017, Marco Amelia signed a six-month contract with Serie B club Vicenza.
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Marco Amelia made his debut for the Italy under-15 side in March 1998, in a tournament held in France.
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Marco Amelia later became a permanent member of Marcello Lippi's squad, and was called up as Italy's third goalkeeper at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, behind Gianluigi Buffon and Angelo Peruzzi, and ahead of reserve Morgan De Sanctis.
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Italy went on to win the tournament, although Marco Amelia did not feature in any matches throughout the competition.
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Marco Amelia was called up as Buffon's back-up for UEFA Euro 2008 by manager Roberto Donadoni and for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup by Donadoni's replacement, Lippi.
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Marco Amelia was sacked on 28 January 2020 due to poor results.
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Marco Amelia failed to save Livorno from relegation to Serie D and left by the end of the season; the club was successively dissolved due to longstanding financial issues.
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On 12 December 2024, Marco Amelia was appointed as the new head coach of Serie D amateurs Nuova Sondrio.