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‘I deeply regret it’: Mancini says sorry after returning as Italy head coach

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026grace

Roberto Mancini apologised during his first public appearance since returning as Italy’s head coach, three years after leaving the position to accept a highly paid role with Saudi Arabia. “I deeply regret it,” Mancini said. “It felt like losing the love of your life, and that tells you that you made a serious mistake. I […]

Roberto Mancini Reappointed Italy Boss as Claudio Ranieri Takes Technical Director Role

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026grace

Roberto Mancini has accepted the role of Italy head coach for a second spell, Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Giovanni Malagò announced on Tuesday. He also confirmed that Claudio Ranieri will become the new technical director. Mancini succeeds Gennaro Gattuso, who departed in April after Italy missed out on World Cup qualification for the third […]