Lecce

American

[let-che, lech-ey] / ˈlɛt tʃɛ, ˈlɛtʃ eɪ /

noun

a city in SE Italy: ancient Greek and Roman city; noted for its baroque architecture.

Lecce British

/ ˈlettʃe /

noun

a walled city in SE Italy, in Puglia: Greek and Roman remains. Pop: 83 303 (2001)

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Massimiliano Allegri's side had seen Inter stretch their lead with a 2-0 win over Lecce on Saturday, but could not respond as they suffered their first league defeat since the opening weekend of the season.

From Barron's

Earlier in the day, Lecce moved three points clear of the relegation zone with a 2-1 win at home to Udinese, while Parma eased their relegation concerns with a 1-0 victory at Bologna thanks to Christian Ordonez's 95th-minute goal.

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The in-form Dorgu, who joined United as a wing-back from Italian club Lecce 12 months ago, has excelled in an advanced left-sided attacking role under Carrick, and also scored in the previous win over Manchester City.

From BBC

Paolo Vanoli's side sit just inside the relegation zone but level on 17 points with Lecce, who are 17th and face AC Milan later on Sunday.

From Barron's

Fiorentina have a superior goal difference than Lecce and only sit below them by virtue of having played a game more.

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