Roberto Mancini

Roberto Mancini — reappointed Italy national team manager for a second spell in July 2026 after Pep Guardiola declined the role.

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June 2026
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… Renard was in charge from 2019 to 2023 and oversaw that famous win over Argentina at the Qatar World Cup but broke football’s “never go back” rule in October 2024, succeeding his successor Roberto Mancini who never looked like the right fit. …
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Maldini, Leonardo resign from Italy Federation after Pirlo plan falls through

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Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have resigned from their roles with the Italian Football Federation after Andrea Pirlo withdrew as a coaching candidate due to opposition over his commercial ties to a Russian betting company. The departures, coming just 16 days after Maldini's appointment, leave the federation without a clear national team strategy following Italy's failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup.

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Maldini, Leonardo resign from Italy Federation after Pirlo plan falls through
Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have resigned from their roles with the Italian Football Federation after Andrea Pirlo withdrew as a coaching candidate due to opposition over his commercial ties to a Russian betting company. The departures, coming just 16 days after Maldini's appointment, leave the federation without a clear national team strategy following Italy's failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup.
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Mancini returns as Italy coach; Ranieri named technical director
Roberto Mancini will return for a second spell as Italy national team coach, replacing Gennaro Gattuso who left in April following a World Cup qualifying defeat, while Claudio Ranieri will take over as technical director. The appointment came after Pep Guardiola turned down the role and Andrea Pirlo's candidacy was blocked due to ties to a Russian betting firm.
20 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Mancini reappointed Italy manager after Pirlo withdraws
Roberto Mancini has been appointed Italy manager for a second time, a day after Andrea Pirlo withdrew from the position due to controversy over ties to a Russian betting company and Paolo Maldini resigned as technical director. Claudio Ranieri will replace Maldini in the role.
29 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 28 July

Mancini reappointed Italy manager after Pirlo withdraws
Roberto Mancini has been reappointed Italy manager a day after Andrea Pirlo withdrew from the running due to controversy over his ties to a Russian betting company, and Paolo Maldini resigned as technical director. Claudio Ranieri will replace Maldini in the role.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

Pirlo withdraws from Italy coaching role amid Russian betting firm row
Andrea Pirlo has withdrawn as a candidate to coach the Italian national football team following backlash over his ties to Russian betting company Fonbet and appearances alongside pro-Kremlin figures. The controversy also prompted two senior Italian Football Federation officials, Paolo Maldini and Leonardo, to resign.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Guardiola declines Italy coaching role to take break
Pep Guardiola has turned down the vacant Italy coaching job, with sources indicating he intends to take "at least one year" out of football after leaving Manchester City. The Catalan coach wants to prioritize his personal life but remains open to international football roles in the future, as several nations have approached him.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 26 July

Manchester City's Rodri to undergo back surgery Monday
World Cup winner and Ballon d'Or recipient Rodri will have back surgery on Monday, new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca confirmed. Maresca said Rodri needs recovery time before returning, and dismissed speculation about the midfielder moving to Real Madrid.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

Italy approached Ancelotti before Guardiola for coaching role
Italy's Football Federation approached Carlo Ancelotti, currently Brazil's manager, before holding talks with Pep Guardiola to fill the national team head coach position vacant since Gennaro Gattuso's resignation in April.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

Italy could make salary exceptions to hire Guardiola
Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago confirmed talks have been held with Pep Guardiola about becoming Italy head coach, and that financial exceptions could be made for his salary. Italy has been without a head coach since Gennaro Gattuso resigned in April following the country's failure to qualify for the World Cup.
23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 22 July

Italy could make salary exceptions for Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has held talks about becoming Italy head coach, Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago confirmed. Malago stated that financial exceptions could be made for the 55-year-old's salary, though he noted it is not certain the appointment will proceed.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

Saudi Arabia appoints Georgios Donis for World Cup 2026
Saudi Arabia fired head coach Hervé Renard in late April and replaced him with Greek winger Georgios Donis, who will select his squad without overseeing a game. Renard's second spell was underwhelming, and despite the tournament's expansion Saudi Arabia only narrowly qualified.
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