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12-06-2025
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Mancini wants to be Italy coach again: ‘I made a wrong choice'
Mancini wants to be Italy coach again: 'I made a wrong choice' Former Italy boss Roberto Mancini admits he's open to coaching the Azzurri again after Luciano Spalletti's dismissal: 'Sometimes, wrong decisions are made.' Mancini stepped down as the Nazionale coach in September 2023, becoming the coach of the Saudi Arabia national team only a few weeks later. Advertisement The 60-year-old only remained in charge for 18 games until October 2024. Today, he explained his Italy exit once again and admitted he's open to returning. Mancini explains his Italy exit and offers an apology AL RAYYAN, QATAR – JANUARY 25: Roberto Mancini, Head Coach of Saudi Arabia, reacts during the AFC Asian Cup Group F match between Saudi Arabia and Thailand at Education City Stadium on January 25, 2024, in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Photo by) 'These situations happen in football; the problem was that two or three of them piled up,' Mancini told Gazzetta. 'It's fair to say that if Gravina and I had talked more often during those weeks, to clear things up, none of this would have happened. Sometimes, wrong decisions are made. 'It's true that I no longer felt the same level of trust as before, but I should have spoken to the president about it,' Mancini continued. Advertisement 'I could have done that, and it's my fault. Today, who knows, we may still be working together, trying to reach the World Cup. Maybe, after winning the Euros for a second time.' Mancini wants Italy return Roberto Mancini, Head Coach of Italy interacts with Alberigo Evani, Assistant Coach of Italy during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Round of 16 match between Italy and Austria at Wembley Stadium at Wembley Stadium on June 26, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Tallis – Pool/Getty Images) Why would he return? 'There's nothing better than coaching the national team,' Mancini admitted. 'I've won with clubs, but winning with Italy is something else entirely. Also, you always want to return to where you were happy. I felt amazing at Coverciano; the atmosphere was truly fantastic. Be the Italy coach – Football Italia writers pick ideal Italy XI: choose yours' 'There's no doubt it would be a great challenge, a big risk. But sometimes you need to take risks, right?' Mancini won the Euros in 2021, but faced elimination from the World Cup qualifying playoffs just a few months later. During his tenure as the Azzurri boss, Mancio said he dreamt of winning the World Cup with La Nazionale. Advertisement 'It's the only debut I feel with the fans. As I've always said, I would have loved, and I'd still love, to win a World Cup,' he confirmed. Mancini feels he and Gravina can clear the air BOLOGNA, ITALY – JUNE 4: President Gabriele Gravina of the FIGC looks on during the international Friendly match between Italy and Turkiye at Renato Dall'Ara Stadium on June 4, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by) 'I've said for a few months that I made a wrong choice and I wouldn't make it again. I said that back when no one expected it.' Mancini is confident he'd find a way to clear the air with FIGC President Gabriele Gravina. 'I don't think it would be a problem,' argued Mancini. 'We already met and spoke in the past. The president knows mistakes happen in life. The most important thing is that we understood each other on that point, regardless of what happens next.' Advertisement Has he spoken to some of his ex-Italy players? 'Not in the last few days, but it hasn't been long since we last talked,' Mancini concluded. Football Italia understands that Gennaro Gattuso, a 2006 Italy World Cup winner, is now the leading candidate to replace Luciano Spalletti as Italy coach. The former midfielder has already spoken to Italy Delegation Chief Gianluigi Buffon.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
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Italy coach Spalletti says Moldova match will be his last
Italy coach Luciano Spalletti has said that Monday's World Cup qualifier against Moldova would be his last. Spalletti had come in for criticism after the Italian side lost 3-0 to Norway in their opening World Cup qualifying match last week. Advertisement "We spoke with the president of the Italian federation on Saturday and I was told that I would be relieved of my duties as coach of the national team," Spalletti told a press conference on Sunday. "I'm not happy about it. Given the relationship we have, I had absolutely no intention of leaving. Especially when things aren't going well, I would have preferred to stay and do my job. "But this is a dismissal and I have to accept it. I've always seen this role as a service to the country and I want to facilitate the future of the national team. I think it's right to strive for the best." Spalletti, 66, took over from Roberto Mancini as Italy coach in August 2023. Advertisement In his time as head of the Nazionale, the team won 11 times, drew six and lost six. Spalletti's dismissal came only hours after he had been stoutly defended by the same man who then fired him, Federation president Gabriele Gravina. Gravina, who is not without his own critics, said earlier on Sunday Spalletti "was an extraordinary person" adding he "believed in the team and (Spalletti's) project" which he declared was "amazing." "He is a noble soul. The attacks on him are not merited," said Gravina. Gravina had conceded the manner of the defeat to Norway was "unacceptable" though he intimated Spalletti would be responsible for leading the recovery. Advertisement "We have to face difficult times with our heads held high and we have to get back up immediately." Two names have popped up on a regular basis as to who would replace him, AS Roma's experienced Claudio Ranieri, 73, most famous for guiding Leicester City to the unlikeliest of Premier League titles in 2016, is one of them. The other is Stefano Pioli presently the coach of Saudi outfit Al-Nassr but prior to that the 59-year-old won the 2022 Serie A crown with AC Milan. jr/lp/pi
France 24
08-06-2025
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Italy coach Spalletti says Moldova match will be his last
Spalletti had come in for criticism after the Italian side lost 3-0 to Norway in their opening World Cup qualifying match last week. "We spoke with the president of the Italian federation on Saturday and I was told that I would be relieved of my duties as coach of the national team," Spalletti told a press conference on Sunday. "I'm not happy about it. Given the relationship we have, I had absolutely no intention of leaving. Especially when things aren't going well, I would have preferred to stay and do my job. "But this is a dismissal and I have to accept it. I've always seen this role as a service to the country and I want to facilitate the future of the national team. I think it's right to strive for the best." Spalletti, 66, took over from Roberto Mancini as Italy coach in August 2023. In his time as head of the Nazionale, the team won 11 times, drew six and lost six. Spalletti's dismissal came only hours after he had been stoutly defended by the same man who then fired him, Federation president Gabriele Gravina. Gravina, who is not without his own critics, said earlier on Sunday Spalletti "was an extraordinary person" adding he "believed in the team and (Spalletti's) project" which he declared was "amazing." "He is a noble soul. The attacks on him are not merited," said Gravina. Gravina had conceded the manner of the defeat to Norway was "unacceptable" though he intimated Spalletti would be responsible for leading the recovery. "We have to face difficult times with our heads held high and we have to get back up immediately." Two names have popped up on a regular basis as to who would replace him, AS Roma's experienced Claudio Ranieri, 73, most famous for guiding Leicester City to the unlikeliest of Premier League titles in 2016, is one of them. The other is Stefano Pioli presently the coach of Saudi outfit Al-Nassr but prior to that the 59-year-old won the 2022 Serie A crown with AC Milan.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
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2026 World Cup qualifiers: Italy already living a nightmare 😨
Italy is on its knees. Norway is in form in the qualifiers for the next World Cup. After defeating Moldova (5-0), then Israel (4-2), Erling Haaland's team is facing Italy, this Friday evening. At home, Ståle Solbakken's team is still in steamroller mode. Advertisement In the group's clash against Italy, Norway scored 3 goals in 40 minutes. Atlético's striker, Alexander Sorloth, quickly opened the scoring (1-0, 14'). Then it was Antonio Nusa (2-0, 34') and Erling Haaland (3-0, 42') who made the break before going back to the locker room. Under the pouring rain in Oslo, Italy is completely overwhelmed. Already absent from the last two editions of the World Cup, the Nazionale is off to a very bad start in its qualification campaign. 📸 Norway's 3 goals in pictures 📲 Some reactions seen on Twitter This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. 📸 LISE ASERUD
