Roberto Mancini to be named Italy head coach for second time, source says

Mancini, who coached from 2018 to 2023, reportedly returns to the job with Italy having failed to qualify for a FIFA World Cup since 2014.Published On 28 Jul 202628 Jul 2026Former Italy manager Roberto Mancini is set for a second spell as national team coach, a source close to the matter told Reuters ‌on Tuesday.Mancini will replace Gennaro Gattuso, who left the post in April following a World Cup qualifying defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina, the third time in a row the four-times world champions had failed to ⁠reach the global showpiece event.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3France legend Zinedine Zidane confirmed as new national team managerlist 2 of 3UFC: Conor McGregor calls for ‘Last Dance’ vs Max Holloway in 2027list 3 of 3Five wickets, no runs: West Indies cricketer makes bowling historyend of listItalian media reported that Football Federation (FIGC) President Giovanni Malago announced the appointment during a Federal Council meeting, saying: “Mancini is the coach.”Mancini, 61, guided Italy to the European Championship title in 2021.He led Italy in 58 matches during his first spell and at club level has managed Inter Milan, Fiorentina and Manchester ‌City, ⁠wher...