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Baldini endorses Conte for Italy head coach role ahead of elections

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 11:10 AM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Baldini endorses Conte for Italy head coach role ahead of elections

Summary

Silvio Baldini, interim head coach of Italy, expressed his support for Antonio Conte as the potential next head coach of the national team. This endorsement comes after the resignation of Gennaro Gattuso following Italy's World Cup playoff defeat. Baldini highlighted Conte's consistent success, stating that he almost always finishes either first or second. The appointment of a permanent coach will follow the FIGC Presidential elections set for June 22. Other candidates mentioned include Roberto Mancini and Massimiliano Allegri, though Allegri is reportedly heading to Napoli.

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Status Watch

•Baldini serves as interim head coach after Gattuso's resignation.
•Conte has been linked as a leading candidate for the position.
•Permanent coach appointment pending FIGC Presidential elections on June 22.
•Allegri, now linked to Napoli, and Mancini are also candidates.

Latest Updates

11:10 AMYahoo Sports — Baldini praises Conte as Italy head coach role remains vacant: ‘Almost always wins’

What they're saying

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Interim Italy head coach Silvio Baldini appears to have given his endorsement to Antonio Conte, who remains linked with a move to return to the national team set-up following the resignation of Gennar...
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