Former Saudi manager Mancini named new Italy national team coach
Claudio Ranieri appointed technical director
July 28, 2026 13:20
ROME: Roberto Mancini has been named the head coach of Italy’s national team for a second time, tasked with revitalizing the Azzurri who have missed out on the last three World Cups, FIGC president Giovanni Malago said Tuesday.“Today we have a new coach and a new technical director,” Malago said at a press conference, naming Claudio Ranieri in the latter role, replacing Paolo Maldini, and announcing a press conference with the pair on Wednesday.
