Roberto Mancini next Italy manager after Andrea Pirlo controversy
BBC • • sports
Key Points:
- Roberto Mancini has been reappointed as Italy's national football team manager following Andrea Pirlo's withdrawal from consideration and Paolo Maldini's resignation as technical director.
- Mancini previously managed Italy from 2018 to 2023, leading them to victory at Euro 2020 and achieving a record 37-game unbeaten streak, but resigned after failing to qualify for the 2022 World Cup.
- Claudio Ranieri has been appointed as the new technical director, replacing Maldini, who resigned shortly after his recent appointment due to the decision not to hire Pirlo.
- Italy have missed consecutive World Cup tournaments since 2014, with recent managerial changes reflecting the national team's ongoing struggles on the international stage.
- Mancini's managerial career includes success with Manchester City, Lazio, Inter Milan, and stints in Turkey, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar before returning to lead Italy in the upcoming Nations League matches.
