Roberto Mancini appointed as Italy's new manager after chaotic leadership shifts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 2:19 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Roberto Mancini has been appointed as the new manager of the Italian national soccer team following a tumultuous leadership transition. Paolo Maldini and Leonardo resigned after just 16 days in their roles during the search for a manager. Italy's recent failures to qualify for World Cups have prompted calls for reform, leading to a significant shakeup in the Italian Football Federation (FIGC). With Mancini's hiring, there is hope that he can stabilize the team and guide Italy towards the 2030 World Cup and upcoming European Championship.
- •Maldini and Leonardo resigned amid a failed managerial search.
- •Italy failed to qualify for three consecutive World Cups leading to leadership changes.
- •Gabriele Gravina and Gianluigi Buffon also resigned from their FIGC roles.
- •Mancini's appointment aims to restore order and direction to Italian soccer.
- •The FIGC's prior efforts to secure managers like Guardiola and Ancelotti ended unsuccessfully.
- 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — After Maldini leaves in chaos, can Mancini bring calm?
- 2:19 PMBBC Sport — After Maldini leaves in chaos, can Mancini bring calm?
"Chaos consumed Italian football as Paolo Maldini and Leonardo resigned during the search for a manager – can Roberto Mancini now bring calm on being given the role?
"Chaos consumed Italian football as Paolo Maldini and Leonardo resigned during the search for a manager – can Roberto Mancini now bring calm on being given the role?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 2:35 PMAfter Maldini leaves in chaos, can Mancini bring calm?
Chaos consumed Italian football as Paolo Maldini and Leonardo resigned during the search for a manager – can Roberto Mancini now bring calm on being given the role?
- BBC SportJul 28, 2026, 2:19 PMAfter Maldini leaves in chaos, can Mancini bring calm?
Chaos consumed Italian football as Paolo Maldini and Leonardo resigned during the search for a manager – can Roberto Mancini now bring calm on being given the role?
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