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Italy Coach Mancini Scouts Premier League Talent for September Squad

Italy national team coach Roberto Mancini recently travelled to England to monitor several Italian players in the Premier League, ahead of his squad announcement for the upcoming September international break.

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Zola in line for Italy head of delegation role to complete Mancini-Ranieri set-up

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

Gianfranco Zola has emerged as the leading candidate to become Italy’s head of delegation, completing a new-look national team structure alongside returning coach Roberto Mancini and newly appointed technical director Claudio Ranieri.

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Ranieri appointed Italy technical director at 74

發佈留言 / NEWS / Vargas Mateo

Claudio Ranieri has been appointed Italy technical director at 74, marking his third return to football after two previous retirements. He will work alongside Roberto Mancini in a newly created role overseeing the Azzurri’s long-term structure.

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Mancini returns as Italy coach for second spell alongside Ranieri

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

Roberto Mancini will return as Italy head coach for a second spell, with Claudio Ranieri appointed as technical director. The pair will face the media on July 29 following a decision that has drawn both support and public opposition.

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Maldini and Leonardo resign from Italy roles after Pirlo appointment blocked

發佈留言 / NEWS / Maina Felix

Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have quit as Italy technical directors just 16 days after appointment, citing compromised autonomy after FIGC President Giovanni Malagò rejected Andrea Pirlo as head coach.

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Pirlo Poised for Italy Role as Maldini Overrides Malagò Choice

發佈留言 / NEWS / Vargas Mateo

Andrea Pirlo is expected to become the next Italy head coach after technical director Paolo Maldini selected him over Roberto Mancini, sparking fury from the former Al-Sadd manager.

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FIGC confirm financial ‘exceptions’ for Guardiola as minister vows to stay neutral

發佈留言 / NEWS / Vargas Mateo

The Italian Football Federation is prepared to make financial exceptions to attract Pep Guardiola, while Minister for Sport Andrea Abodi has pledged not to interfere in the selection process.

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Roberto Mancini refuses to discuss Italy return and backs human coaches over AI

發佈留言 / NEWS / Nadia Muthoni

Former Italy manager Roberto Mancini remains silent on rumours of a return to the Azzurri job, stating he will watch the World Cup this summer.

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Allegri Tipped as ‘Perfect’ Conte Successor at Napoli as Mancini Eyes Italy Return

發佈留言 / NEWS / Wanjala Dennis

Leading Italian journalist Ivan Zazzaroni has named Massimiliano Allegri as the perfect replacement for Antonio Conte at Napoli, while claiming Roberto Mancini is set to return as Italy coach.

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Mancini Eyes Italy Return as Conte Leads Race for Azzurri Job

發佈留言 / NEWS / Vargas Mateo

Roberto Mancini is eager to return as Italy manager and would accept a reduced salary, though Antonio Conte remains the favorite for the position.