Mancini returns as coach of crisis-hit Italy

Technical director Paolo Maldini, who reportedly threatened to resign if Mancini was appointed, has been replaced by Claudio Ranieri.

After days of controversy and debate, federation president Giovanni Malagò announced on Tuesday that Roberto Mancini will return as Italy coach.

Euro 2020 winning coach Roberto Mancini hired as Italy manager  CNN

Italy named Roberto Mancini men's national team coach, the Italian Football Federation announced Tuesday. He previously coached Italy from 2018-23.

Roberto Mancini led Italy to European Championship glory in 2021, but he returns to the Azzurri with the national team setup in disarray.

Roberto Mancini has once again been tasked with revitalizing an Italy team in crisis

Roberto Mancini has been named the head coach of Italy's national team for a second time, tasked with revitalising the Azzurri who have missed out on the last three World Cups, FIGC president Giovanni Malago said Tuesday.

Roberto Mancini is appointed Italy manager for a second time.

Roberto Mancini returning as new Italy coach - federation chief  ESPN

Mancini replaces Gattuso for second spell in charge Ranieri takes over from Paolo Maldini in overseeing role Roberto Mancini has agreed to be Italy head coach for a second time, the president of the Italian Football ​Federation (FIGC), Giovanni Malago said on Tuesday, also confirming Claudio Ranieri will take over as

Second stint in charge of national team for former Sampdoria and Lazio forward

Euro 2020 winning coach Roberto Mancini returns to rescue Italy after third straight World Cup miss  Toronto Star

Mancini coached the national side in 2018-2023 and reportedly returns to the job with Italy having missed the World Cup.

Mancini to become Italy coach for second time, source says  Reuters

28 Jul 2026 07:38PM (Updated: 28 Jul 2026 07:43PM) July 28 : Former Italy manager Roberto Mancini is set for a second spell as national team coach, a source close to the matter said on Tuesday.Mancini will replace Gennaro Gattuso, who left the post in April following a World Cup qualifying defeat by Bosnia and Herzegov

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