Italy prepares to face Belgium in Nations League opener under Mancini
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 7:59 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Italy's Roberto Mancini calls for his team to move on from their recent World Cup disappointment as they face Belgium in the Nations League at the Stadio Olimpico on September 25. This match marks Mancini's return as head coach after a previous term that included winning the European Championship. Mancini emphasized the importance of focusing on the future, stating that the team is ready to show their progress. Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma acknowledged the difficulties following their missed World Cup qualification but expressed optimism for a new cycle with Mancini's leadership. Belgium, under new coach Mark Van Bommel, faces similar challenges in preparing for the competition.
- •Roberto Mancini urges Italy to focus beyond the Bosnia defeat.
- •Italy faces Belgium in their Nations League opener on September 25.
- •This is Mancini's first match back as head coach.
- •Gianluigi Donnarumma acknowledges the team's recent challenges.
- •Belgium is led by new coach Mark Van Bommel.
- 8:27 PMESPN Soccer — Mancini tells Italy to forget about World Cup pain
- 6:48 PMYahoo Sports — Italy must move on from Bosnia World Cup heartache, says Mancini
"Roberto Mancini has urged Italy to banish the memory of Bosnia when they face Belgium in their Nations League clash at the Stadio Olimpico. Friday's game in Rome is the first of Italy's Group A1 campaign in an international break which also sees them come up against France and Turkey.
"Roberto Mancini has urged Italy to banish the memory of Bosnia-Herzegovina when they face Belgium in their Nations League clash at the Stadio Olimpico.
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External links- ESPN SoccerSep 24, 2026, 8:27 PMMancini tells Italy to forget about World Cup pain
Roberto Mancini has urged Italy to banish the memory of Bosnia-Herzegovina when they face Belgium in their Nations League clash at the Stadio Olimpico.
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 6:48 PMItaly must move on from Bosnia World Cup heartache, says Mancini
Roberto Mancini has urged Italy to banish the memory of Bosnia when they face Belgium in their Nations League clash at the Stadio Olimpico. Friday's game in Rome is the first of Italy's Group A1 campaign in an international break which also sees them come up against France and Turkey.
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