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Giovanni Malagò addresses Italy coaching situation following leadership changes

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Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Giovanni Malagò addresses Italy coaching situation following leadership changes

Summary

New FIGC President Giovanni Malagò stated he has not yet spoken with Roberto Mancini regarding the Italy coaching position. The announcement comes after Gabriele Gravina's resignation was prompted by Italy's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Malagò emphasized that his ideal coach must fully embrace the role and share his vision. Despite Mancini being a favored candidate, no agreement is in place as discussions on this critical appointment are just beginning.

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•Gravina resigned after Italy's penalty defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
•Malagò insists he hasn't discussed the coaching role with Mancini.
•Mancini previously managed the Azzurri from 2018 to 2023.
•New coach must align with Malagò's vision for the team.

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2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Malagò has ‘not spoken’ to Mancini, but new Italy coach must ’embrace’ role

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New FIGC President Giovanni Malagò insists he ‘has not spoken’ to Roberto Mancini about the Italy job, but his new coach must ‘fully embrace’ the role.The election was held today to choose th...
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