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Roberto Mancini and Claudio Ranieri take charge of Italy national team

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 11:56 AM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Roberto Mancini and Claudio Ranieri take charge of Italy national team
Summary

Roberto Mancini and Claudio Ranieri have been appointed to lead the Italian national soccer team after a third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup. Mancini returns following a successful Euro 2020 campaign, while Ranieri will oversee the technical direction of Club Italia, which includes youth development. Both coaches aim to identify new talents and strengthen the connection between the senior and youth teams. Their initial focus will be on scouting players who can contribute to the national team in the desired turnaround.

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  • •Mancini returns as head coach after a spell with Saudi Arabia.
  • •Ranieri will focus on youth development within the Club Italia structure.
  • •The Italian national team has failed to qualify for the last three World Cups.
  • •Both coaches emphasize the importance of scouting new talent.
  • •The collaboration between senior and U-21 teams is crucial for success.
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  • 11:56 AMCBS Sports — How can Roberto Mancini and Claudio Ranieri fix Italy national team and lead World Cup return for Azzurri?
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