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Roberto Mancini Hints He Will Stay Italy Boss Despite World Cup Disaster
Roberto Mancini dropped a big hint on Monday he will stay on as Italy coach despite the Azzurri failing to qualify for the World Cup for a second successive time. The European champions were stunned by North Macedonia in Thursday's qualification play-off semi-final for this year's tournament in Qatar, sparking talk he could resign in the aftermath of perhaps Italy's worst-ever defeat. However, although he wouldn't openly confirm that he would stay at the helm, on Monday Mancini spoke about the team and the future using the first-person plural "noi", or "we".
Portugal vs North Macedonia, 2022 FIFA World Cup Play-Off: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
Portugal face North Macedonia in their 2022 FIFA World Cup play-off clash on Wednesday, at the Estadio do Dragao in Porto. Cristiano Ronaldo will be aiming to qualify for a fifth World Cup with Portugal and get another chance to lift the trophy for the first time at the age of 37. The winners of the match will book a spot in this year's World Cup in Qatar. Meanwhile, North Macedonia have shocked fans in having made it till the playoffs, after they eliminated Italy last Thursday. Both sides will be aiming for a win and book a berth in the World Cup finals which will be held in Qatar later this year.
North Macedonia Game 'Matter Of Life And Death', Says Portugal Talisman Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal's World Cup play-off against North Macedonia on Tuesday is a "matter of life and death", said Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the game. Manchester United star Ronaldo is hoping to qualify for a fifth World Cup with Portugal and secure another chance to lift the trophy for the first time at the age of 37.
Roberto Mancini set to remain Italy manager despite failing to qualify for World Cup
Roberto Mancini looks set to stay on as Italy manager despite the Azzurri failing to qualify for the World Cup for a second successive time.
Cristiano Ronaldo urges Portugal fans to 'let all hell break loose' ahead of huge World Cup play off final
Cristiano Ronaldo has urged fans to make their presence count by making "all hell break loose" when Portugal host giant-killers North Macedonia at Estádio do Dragão on Tuesday.
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Roberto Mancini sets sights on Italy stay despite missing out on World Cup qualification
Roberto Mancini has said he is likely to continue as Italy manager after missing out on qualification for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar following a 1-0 defeat to North Macedonia last week.