Marco Tardelli emphasizes need for Tonali in Italy's midfield
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 8:35 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
At the Festival dello Sport in Trento, Marco Tardelli highlighted the importance of Sandro Tonali in Italy's midfield. Tardelli believes the team is improving and pointing towards a brighter future under coach Roberto Mancini’s leadership. He expressed hope that Italy could secure a trophy within four years. Tardelli also reflected on his memorable experiences from the 1982 World Cup, emphasizing that it was a pivotal moment for Italian football during a challenging time.
- •Marco Tardelli spoke at the Festival dello Sport on October 2, 2026.
- •He identified Sandro Tonali as vital for Italy's midfield.
- •Tardelli supports Mancini's goal of winning a trophy in four years.
- •He reminisced about the 1982 World Cup victory and its significance.
- •Tardelli commented on the continuity between past and present Italian squads.
- 8:35 AMYahoo Sports — Tardelli: ‘Italy need Tonali in midfield’ and reflects on 1982 World Cup
"Marco Tardelli believes Italy are beginning to find their way out of the hole they have dug for themselves, and singled out one midfielder in particular.Speaking at the Festival dello Sport in Trento,...
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