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 • Feb. 22, 2026

That means a defeat for Lecce at the San Siro against title-chasing Milan would push Fiorentina, who less than a month ago looked destined for the drop, out of the bottom three.

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

Sixth-placed Fiorentina are next in action against Lecce on 28 February but have not confirmed whether Kean will be available.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2025

Amorim was seen giving the former Lecce player a lot of instructions, before taking him off at half-time.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2025

Apu�lia, a department or division in the south-east of Italy, on the Adriatic, composed of the provinces of Foggia, Bari, and Lecce; area, 7376 sq. miles.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various

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