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Roberto Mancini apologized for leaving Italy for Saudi Arabia, reflecting on his past tenure and the nation's recent World Cup disappointment as he aims to restore the Azzurri's fortunes.
After a third consecutive World Cup miss, the Italian Football Federation is turning to high‑profile coaches, including Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti, while veteran Paolo Maldini leads the search.
After missing the World Cup for the third consecutive tournament, the Italian federation is accelerating talks with Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti, while Paolo Maldini outlines a decisive timeline.
The Italian soccer federation (FIGC) is exploring options with Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti after a World Cup qualification failure. Paolo Maldini confirmed discussions, while other former coaches also feature in the debate.
Italian football chief Giovanni Malagò has sharply condemned FIFA’s recent decision to erase the red card shown to Folarin Balogun during the World Cup’s round of 32 clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina, calling the move absurd and politically motivated.
Elected with 68.58% of the vote, FIGC chief Giovanni Malagò says Italian football must shed its old habits, meet EURO 2032 stadium deadlines, and adopt new eligibility rules, while also flagging a 22% VAT burden on domestic player transfers.
The election of Giovanni Malagò as president of the Italian Football Federation marks a pivotal moment for Italian football, setting the stage for a decisive search for a new national team coach after a World Cup qualification disappointment.
Giovanni Malagò, former head of the Italian Olympic Committee and IOC member, has been voted president of the Italian Football Federation with a decisive majority. His immediate task is to appoint a new national team coach following Gennaro Gattuso's departure after a World Cup qualifying loss.
The new federation chief must replace Gennaro Gattuso and decide between Roberto Mancini and Antonio Conte for the coaching role.
Gabriele Gravina, the former president of the Italian Football Federation, argues that Italian football is not in terminal decline and calls for reforms to sustain the sport's progress.
Italy will not be among the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the third straight tournament the nation fails to qualify, prompting calls for reform within the Italian Football Federation