Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Roberto Mancini Returns as Italy Coach
Roberto Mancini has been chosen to coach Italy's national team again.
He was the coach from 2018 to 2023 and won the Euro 2020 title.
The president of the Italian Football Federation, Giovanni Malago, made the announcement.
Paolo Maldini, the technical director, threatened to resign if Mancini was chosen.
Instead, Claudio Ranieri will be the new technical director.
There will be a press conference with Mancini and Ranieri on Wednesday.
Roberto Mancini appointed as Italy's national team coach for a second time.
Mancini previously led Italy to the Euro 2020 title.
Paolo Maldini threatened to resign if Mancini was appointed.
Claudio Ranieri replaces Maldini as the new technical director.
Press conference with Mancini and Ranieri scheduled for Wednesday.
- Who
- Roberto Mancini, Giovanni Malago, Paolo Maldini, Claudio Ranieri
- What
- Roberto Mancini appointed as Italy's national team coach for a second time
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Rome
- Why
- To revitalize Italy's national team after missing the last three World Cups
Mancini's Appointment
Maldini's Resignation
Coaching Position
Mancini's Appointment
Roberto Mancini is appointed as the head coach of Italy's national team for a second time.
Maldini's Resignation
Paolo Maldini, the technical director, threatened to resign if Mancini was appointed.
- New Coach
- Roberto Mancini
- Previous Role
- Italy boss from 2018 to 2023
- Achievement
- Led Italy to Euro 2020 title
- Replaced Technical Director
- Paolo Maldini
- New Technical Director
- Claudio Ranieri
- Announcement Date
- Tuesday
- Press Conference
- Wednesday
