Italian football manager and former player; senior advisor at Roma
Italian federation has appointed Roberto Mancini as the new Italy coach, replacing Gennaro Gattuso after a crisis sparked by a World Cup qualifying failure. Mancini has previously led Italy to Euro 2021 glory and will begin with a Nations League match against Belgium.
Italy has appointed Roberto Mancini as head coach after a chaotic recruitment process following World Cup qualification failure. Maldini and Leonardo have departed amid leadership shifts while the federation pursues a long-term overhaul and considers other candidates.