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Serie A clubs rage over Mancini reappointment as Italy head coach

Roberto Mancini has been reappointed as Italy head coach following the collapse of Andrea Pirlo’s candidacy, but Serie A clubs have criticised FIGC President Giovanni Malagò for excluding them from the selection process.

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Italy minister slams FIGC’s Guardiola ‘gamble’ as Pirlo appointment nears

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Italy’s Sport Minister Andrea Abodi has criticised the FIGC’s public attempt to recruit Pep Guardiola, calling it a “gamble” as the federation prepares to appoint Andrea Pirlo on a four-year contract.

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Pirlo set for Italy role after Guardiola rejects national team job

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Andrea Pirlo is widely expected to be appointed Italy head coach after Pep Guardiola rejected the role. The 2006 World Cup winner would reportedly take charge until 2030 on a contract worth approximately €1.5 million per season.

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Maldini Confirms Italy Approached Guardiola and Ancelotti for National Team Job

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New Italy technical director Paolo Maldini and special advisor Leonardo have confirmed holding talks with Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti as the search for a new national team coach continues.

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Norway knock Brazil out of World Cup to ignite Italy coaching debate

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Erling Haaland’s Norway eliminated Brazil from the 2026 World Cup, intensifying scrutiny on Carlo Ancelotti and reigniting debate over Luciano Spalletti’s Italy dismissal.

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Haaland brace sends Norway into World Cup quarter-finals as Brazil exit

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Erling Haaland scored twice to help Norway eliminate Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil and reach the last eight, while USA striker Folarin Balogun had his red card suspended.

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Ancelotti commits to Brazil future after World Cup exit to Norway

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Carlo Ancelotti has vowed to remain as Brazil manager despite their 2-1 World Cup defeat to Norway, explaining why Bruno Guimaraes took a crucial first-half penalty.

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Haaland brace stuns Brazil as Norway reach first World Cup quarter-final

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Erling Haaland scored twice late on as Norway stunned five-time champions Brazil 2-1 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history.

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Ancelotti: Only Ferguson qualified to advise me after World Cup criticism

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Carlo Ancelotti has defended his tactical knowledge after criticism at the 2026 World Cup, stating that only Sir Alex Ferguson is better qualified to advise him on football matters.

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Ancelotti Transforms Brazil as Norway Test Looms

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Carlo Ancelotti has transformed Brazil’s troubled World Cup campaign, guiding them past Japan and into a last-16 clash with Norway that carries the weight of two decades of European defeats.