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Roberto Mancini Returns to Save Italian Football After Three Consecutive World Cup Failures
Times of India·Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Roberto Mancini has been appointed as Italy's new head coach, tasked with rebuilding a national team that has failed to qualify for the last three FIFA World Cups. Mancini previously led Italy to the 2021 European Championship title. Claudio Ranieri has also joined as the federation's new technical director.
Why It Matters
Italy missing three straight World Cups is one of football's most stunning falls from grace — Mancini's return is a big bet on nostalgia and proven experience to fix it.
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