Lecce

[ let-che; English lech-ey ]

noun

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

Lecce

/ ˈlettʃe /

noun

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

Example Sentences

Against Lecce last weekend, the midfielder’s positioning changed again and his fluidity as well as the team’s tactical capability of playing in different formations will stand them in good stead.

From BBC

They will go second in Serie A, albeit potentially briefly, if they beat Lecce at their Bluenergy Stadium on Saturday.

From BBC

Verona striker Thomas Henry was arguing with Lecce defender Marin Pongracic after the final whistle when D’Aversa went over to intervene, but instead ended up knocking Henry over with an apparent head butt directly in front of one of the match officials.

From Seattle Times

“After what happened at the end of the Lecce-Verona match, Lecce announces that it has relieved coach Roberto D’Aversa of his duties,” the Serie A club said in a statement.

From Seattle Times

The 48-year-old D’Aversa, who had previously coached Parma and Sampdoria, had been in charge of Lecce since June.

From Seattle Times