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Can Roberto Mancini restore stability to Italy after the departure of Paolo Maldini?
Italy has reappointed Roberto Mancini as manager following a period of organizational instability that led to the resignations of Paolo Maldini and Leonardo.
July 28, 2026
Roberto Mancini Returns as Italy Manager
Roberto Mancini has been reappointed as the head coach of the Italian national football team, with Claudio Ranieri stepping in as the new technical director.
July 28, 2026
Maldini and Leonardo quit FIGC positions during Italian football instability
Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have resigned from their newly appointed roles at the FIGC, adding further instability to Italian football as the nation struggles to recover from repeated World Cup qualification failures.
July 27, 2026
Andrea Pirlo Removed from Italy Manager Consideration Due to Russian Betting Ties
Andrea Pirlo has withdrawn from consideration for the Italy manager role amid public outcry over his professional ties to a Russian betting company.
July 27, 2026
Pep Guardiola Rejects Offer to Lead Italy National Team
Pep Guardiola has rejected an offer to manage Italy, opting to continue his planned break from football after leaving Manchester City.
July 24, 2026
Italy Prioritized Ancelotti Before Initiating Talks with Guardiola
FIGC technical director Paolo Maldini confirmed that Italy pursued Carlo Ancelotti for the head coaching role before engaging in talks with Pep Guardiola.
July 23, 2026
Reports Suggest Italy Football Federation Pursuing Pep Guardiola for Head Coach Role
Italian football officials have reportedly met with Pep Guardiola in Barcelona to discuss the possibility of him taking over as the national team's head coach.
July 20, 2026
Paolo Maldini named technical director for Italian national football federation
Football icon Paolo Maldini has been named technical director of the Italian federation, tasked with rebuilding the national team following several consecutive World Cup qualification failures.
July 11, 2026
Giovanni Malago named head of Italian football amid historic World Cup absence
Giovanni Malago is the new president of the Italian Football Federation, tasked with revitalizing the sport after Italy failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
June 22, 2026