Italy: Mancini’s Second Stint Begins—Against Belgium, the Head Coach Is Already at a Crossroads
The coach from Jesi is officially back on the Azzurri bench: the Nations League match is scheduled to kick off at 8:45 p.m.
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Daniel Maldini on the National Team: The Inter-Supporting Influencer Is Very Critical
Roberto Mancini’s decision to call up the Cagliari forward raised a few eyebrows.
National Team: Roberto Mancini Receives a Clear Message: “He’s Already Ready”
Ahead of the Azzurri’s return to the field, scheduled for September 25 against Belgium, there could be another surprise.
Alessandro Romano: Who Is the Player Who Changed Nationalities and Has His Sights Set on Euro 2028?
The midfielder, born in 2006 and currently playing for Cagliari, has certainly made a name for himself in these first few rounds of the season.
Genoa Transfer Market: Outbidding the Competition for the Son of a Legend Who Mancini Wants for the National Team
The Rossoblù’s new prospect hails from Brazil—and, incidentally, has caught the attention of the Azzurri staff.
Italy: Mattia Perin’s move to Palermo is a shocking first—something that has never happened in nearly 100 years
An almost unbelievable statistic that will give head coach Roberto Mancini and the FIGC pause for thought: it all began with Mattia Perin’s departure from Juventus.
National Team: The Real Reason Pep Guardiola Turned Down the Job—Money Has Nothing to Do With It
The Spanish coach was the top choice of the Maldini-Leonardo duo. The former City coach’s refusal was a difficult one.
National Team: Gigi Buffon Comes to His Friend’s Rescue and Names One Player
The decision to appoint Roberto Mancini as Italy’s new head coach continues to spark a lot of debate. The former Azzurri captain has his own ideas.
Italy’s Roberto Mancini: Luciano Spalletti Reignites the Controversy—Controversy Erupts Immediately
These were anything but gentle words from the Certaldo coach, who commented on the Italian Football Federation’s final decision.
Sampdoria Fans Turn Against Him: Loris Boni Accuses Roberto Mancini of Ingratitude
The former midfielder had some very harsh words for the Jesi native, who has returned to lead the national team after three years.
Roberto Mancini: All the Stats from His First Stint as Italy’s Head Coach
The coach from Jesi has already spent five years at the helm of the Azzurri, with several highs but also undeniable lows.
Italy: For Roberto Mancini, the atmosphere is already heating up—a double test awaits him right away
His second stint as head coach of the national team gets off to a start with a decidedly challenging doubleheader.
CT Italia: Roberto Mancini Is Officially Appointed, but Thousands of Fans Are Up in Arms
Jesi’s coach is returning to the Azzurri bench and will be joined by Claudio Ranieri, who has been officially named technical director.
CT Italia: The Azzurri Legend Speaks Out: “I’m Running for the Position”
Leonardo and Maldini had chosen Andrea Pirlo, but Giovanni Malagò decided not to go with the former Juventus and Sampdoria coach.
National Chaos: Ancelotti, Guardiola, and Pirlo—Three “No’s” Weighing on the New Direction
Three “no” votes that could derail the deal. The Maldini-Leonardo duo is already in a tight spot. Malagò is under pressure.
CT Italia: Andrea Pirlo Edits His Social Media Post and Backtracks
The 2006 World Champion was at the center of countless debates, even at the political level. What will the Maldini-Leonardo duo do now?
CT Italia: Andrea Pirlo Weighs In on the Mess and Thanks His Friends Maldini and Leonardo
Political interference has made the appointment of the new Italian national team coach seem surreal. It has become a true national sensation.
CT Italia, a shocking about-face: 4 alternatives to Andrea Pirlo
The issue of the Russian sponsor and Giovanni Malagò’s doubts could force Maldini and Leonardo to change their minds.
Italy: The Surprising Backstory—Two Unexpected Names Before Guardiola’s “No” and the Shift Toward Pirlo
Malagò, Maldini, and Leonardo’s shortlist included more than just Pirlo, Guardiola, Mancini, and Conte.
Italy: Andrea Pirlo Faces a Major Test Right Away
It’s an uphill battle right from the start for Italy’s new head coach: the first two matches will be against two of the top contenders for the 2026 World Cup.
Italy: Pep Guardiola Explains His Definitive “No”; Paolo Maldini’s Plan B Kicks In
The Catalan coach will not be the new manager of the Italian national team: the Italian Football Federation is now stepping up its efforts to recruit another candidate, Andrea Pirlo.
CT Italia: Deal Officially Off; Pep Guardiola Explains His “No,” and Paolo Maldini’s Plan B Kicks In
The Catalan coach will not be the new manager of the Italian national team: the Italian Football Federation is now stepping up its efforts to recruit another candidate, Andrea Pirlo.
CT Italia: Pep Guardiola Is Getting Closer and Closer—They’re Certain of It Across the Channel
The British media are convinced that the Catalan coach will accept the offer made to him by the FIGC through Paolo Maldini and Leonardo.
CT Italia: Pep Guardiola Is Much More Than Just a Rumor—Maldini and Leonardo’s Move
The Catalan coach is making a strong comeback in the race for the Azzurri coaching job, which is becoming increasingly competitive.
Italy: Antonio Conte Speaks Clearly About a Possible Return to the National Team
Just as the Spain-Argentina match was underway, Antonio Conte—who served as head coach of the national team through Euro 2016 and has been at the center of rumors about a possible return—broke his silence.
2026 World Cup, Spain vs. Argentina: Halftime Show with a Bitter Moment for Italy
Part of the show staged for over 27 minutes during the halftime break of the Spain-Argentina match has left Italy’s World Cup “orphans” feeling a bit put out.
A Deep Loss for Coach Silvio Baldini: His Daughter Valentina Has Died
The coach’s daughter, Valentina, who had suffered from a severe form of spastic tetraparesis since birth, was 30 years old.
CT Italia: The Two-Horse Race Becomes a Four-Horse Race—With Paolo Maldini, Everything Could Change
Roberto Mancini and Antonio Conte are no longer the only ones in the running for the position of head coach of the national team.
CT Italia: The Two-Horse Race Becomes a Four-Horse Race—With Maldini, Everything Changes
Roberto Mancini and Antonio Conte are no longer the only ones in the running for the position of head coach of the national team.
CT Italia: It’s still a two-way race, but surprises cannot be ruled out for the technical director position
Not only does the new head coach need to be named, but also the new technical director: there are two leading candidates and two underdogs.
