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Roberto Mancini returns as Italy coach after stint in Saudi Arabia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 7:45 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Roberto Mancini returns as Italy coach after stint in Saudi Arabia

Summary

Roberto Mancini has been announced as the new head coach of the Italy national team, reviving his previous role from 2018 to 2023. The announcement was made by FIGC President Giovanni Malagò, with Claudio Ranieri appointed as technical director of Club Italia. Mancini's mother, Marianna, expressed joy over her son's return, reflecting on his challenging year coaching Al-Sadd in Qatar. She emphasized the need for revitalizing youth talent in Italian football and hopes for Mancini to achieve further success.

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•Mancini previously coached Italy from 2018 to 2023.
•He left to coach Saudi Arabia before moving to Al-Sadd.
•His mother is pleased about his return to Italy's coaching staff.
•FIGC aims to revitalize youth development in Italian football.
•Mancini's mother hopes he can achieve another triumph.

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7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Mancini’s mother celebrates Italy return: ‘Hoping for another triumph’

What they're saying

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The happiest person to hear that Roberto Mancini is back on the Italy bench is his mother, Marianna. ‘Last year was terrible’ in Qatar with Al-Sadd.It was announced this afternoon by FIGC Presiden...
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