Roberto Mancini — Italy national team manager, reappointed in July 2026 after previous tenure winning FA Cup and Premier League title at Manchester City.
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Joy Online
… The charges cover the managerial tenures of Roberto Mancini and Manuel Pellegrini, and the first two years under Pep Guardiola, who left the club at the end of last season after 10 years in charge. …
Manchester City chairman confident club will prove innocenceThe Chronicle
… Fellow former City manager Roberto Mancini was instead appointed, replacing Gennaro Gattuso after the Italians failed to qualify for the World Cup for a third successive tournament. …
Pep Guardiola rejected the Italy job because of ‘Exhaustion’ -Paolo MaldiniThe Ghanaian Times
… Several other high-profile managers are now being linked with the vacancy, including Roberto Mancini, Thiago Motta, and Antonio Conte.-Reuters Follow our WhatsApp Channel now! …
Maldini, Leonardo resign from Italy Fed. after Pirlo coaching plan failedThe Ghanaian Times
Former Italy manager, Roberto Mancini, will return for a second spell as national team coach, Italian Football Federation (FIGC) President, Giovanni Malago, said yesterday, while Claudio Ranieri will take over as technical director. …
Mancini to take over Italy coach job with Ranieri as technical directorThe Chronicle
Roberto Mancini has been appointed Italy manager for a second time – just a day after Andrea Pirlo ruled himself out of the running for the job and technical director Paolo Maldini resigned. …
Mancini reappointed Italy boss after Pirlo controversyJoy Online
Roberto Mancini has been appointed Italy manager for a second time – just a day after Andrea Pirlo ruled himself out of the running for the job and technical director Paolo Maldini resigned. …
Mancini reappointed Italy boss after Pirlo controversyJoy Online
… According to Italian media, other names currently being considered are Antonio Conte and Roberto Mancini – who led Italy to Euro 2020 glory before failing to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar and unceremoniously stepping down from the Italy bench to coach Saudi Arabia.
Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm linksThe Ghanaian Times
… Former Italy coach Roberto Mancini, who guided the Azzurri to Euro 2020 glory, 2006 World Cup winner Andrea Pirlo and Antonio Conte have been linked with the post as well. …
Guardiola turns down Italy jobJoy Online
… llenge of arriving at a club who have had just three managers in 16 years. “That is not normal and has not happened often,” he said. “I am confident that we can continue to do a great job and continue to do the job that has been done in the last 14, 15 years since Roberto Mancini …
Rodri set to undergo back surgeryJoy Online
… Former Italy managers Antonio Conte and Roberto Mancini, as well as former Azzurri midfielder Andrea Pirlo, have also been linked with the job.
Italy confirm Ancelotti approach before GuardiolaFrance scored four goals in the final 13 minutes to beat Belgium in the Nations League, with Bayern Munich's Michael Olise netting twice. Zinedine Zidane maintained his unbeaten start as France topped Group A1 with 10 points from four games.
7 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
France scored four goals in the final 13 minutes to beat Belgium in the Nations League, with Bayern Munich's Michael Olise netting twice. Zinedine Zidane maintained his unbeaten start as France topped Group A1 with 10 points from four games.
7 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
France scored four goals in the final 13 minutes to overcome Belgium 4–1 in a Nations League match under Zinedine Zidane. Michael Olise scored twice in the comeback, while Rayan Cherki and Desire Doue also contributed, with France topping Group A1 on 10 points.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
France and Italy meet in a UEFA Nations League League A Group 1 fixture on Friday in Paris. Both teams won their second game earlier in the week, with France enjoying a flawless start under new manager Zinedine Zidane, while Italy bounced back from a defeat to Belgium with a 4-1 win over Turkey.
2 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has dismissed allegations of a "double contract" arrangement, saying the matter is "not my concern" after City was found guilty of breaching the majority of 115 financial regulation charges brought by the Premier League, including 14 allegations of failing to provide accurate details about player and manager payments between 2009-10 and 2017-18.
29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has dismissed allegations of a "double contract" following the club's conviction on the majority of 115 financial regulation breaches by the Premier League, saying the matter is "not my concern" and not an issue that concerns him.
29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Roberto Mancini, now Italy manager, said allegations of a "double contract" during his time at Manchester City are "not my concern" after the club was found guilty of breaching the majority of 115 financial rules charges brought by the Premier League, including 14 instances of failing to provide accurate payment details from 2009–10 to 2017–18.
29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Roberto Mancini, current Italy manager, said allegations of a "double contract" during his time as Manchester City manager are "not my concern" after the club was found guilty of 114 of 115 Premier League financial rule breaches. Mancini was City manager for three and a half years during which he won the FA Cup in 2011 and the club's first top-flight title in 44 years in 2012.
29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Roberto Mancini earned his first win since returning as Italy manager in September, defeating Turkey in a Nations League match after suffering a home loss to Belgium on Friday. Italy built a three-goal first-half lead through goals from Alessandro Bastoni, Davide Frattesi, and Michael Kayode.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Roberto Mancini, the current Italy manager, said an alleged "double contract" during his tenure as Manchester City manager is "not my concern" after the club were found guilty of breaking the majority of financial rules they were accused of breaching, including 14 instances of failing to provide accurate details for player and manager payments from 2009–10 to 2017–18.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
England lost 3-2 to Spain at Wembley, with errors by Manchester City players Marc Guehi and Nico O'Reilly contributing to Spain's goals. The match came a day after City were found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules, prompting speculation from pundits whether the verdict distracted City players in England's squad.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said the club remains confident of proving its innocence after being found guilty of the vast majority of 115 Premier League financial rule breaches, mostly involving inflated sponsorship revenue from connected companies and off-the-books payments. Al Mubarak said the Premier League process still has a long way to run and City will appeal, though sanctions are yet to be announced.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Pep Guardiola came close to accepting the Italy national team manager position and even drafted line-ups, but ultimately rejected it due to exhaustion, according to Italian Football Federation technical director Paolo Maldini. Roberto Mancini was instead appointed to the role.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →