Olympic flame for 2026 Milan-Cortina Games will go on 63-day trek across Italy
The Olympic flame for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games will pass through all 110 provinces in Italy on a 63-day journey before the cauldron is lit.
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Roberto Mancini returning as new Italy coach - federation chief - ESPN
Italy have turned to Roberto Mancini to guide the national team once again, with Mancini returning four years since being dismissed from the role.
Former Saudi manager Mancini named new Italy national team coach
ROME: Roberto Mancini has been named the head coach of Italy’s national team for a second time, tasked with revitalising the Azzurri who have missed out on the last three World Cups, FIGC president Giovanni Malago said Tuesday. Technical director Roberto Maldini, who reportedly threatened to resign if Mancini was appointed, has been replaced by Claudio Ranieri. “Today we have a new coach and a new technical director,” Malago told reporters, announcing another press conference with Mancini and Ranieri on Wednesday. “I felt that the person who should be and become the Italian national football team’s head coach was Roberto Mancini, for a whole series of considerations for which, as always, I honestly take responsibility.” Gennaro Gattuso resigned as Italy coach after their World Cup qualification play-off final defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina in March. The 61-year-old Mancini was previously Italy boss from 2018 until 2023, leading them to the Euro 2020 title. He has been preferred to another ex-national team coach in Antonio Conte. Maldini had also apparently said he would resign if Conte was chosen, reportedly wanting Brazil-born former Italy midfielder Thiago Motta to be given the job. Andrea Pirlo, who had been tipped to take charge, announced on Monday that he was no longer a candidate. The former midfielder had come under heavy criticism over his controversial ties with a Russian sports-betting company and what detractors viewed as a limited coaching resume.
Mancini returns as Italy coach with Ranieri as technical director
July 28 : Former Italy manager Roberto Mancini will return for a second spell as national team coach, Italian Football Federation (FIGC) President Giovanni Malago said on Tuesday, while Claudio Ranieri will take over as technical director.
Mancini to become Italy coach for second time, source says
July 28 : Former Italy manager Roberto Mancini is set for a second spell as national team coach, a source close to the matter said on Tuesday.
Paolo Maldini dan Keos di Tubuh Federasi Sepakbola Italia
Paolo Maldini yang mau mundur dari federasi sepakbola Italia (FIGC), jadi drama besar. Hal itu jadi bukti ada sesuatu yang salah di dalam federasinya.
Maldini, Leonardo resign from Italy federation after Pirlo coaching plan collapses
July 27 : Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have decided to resign from their roles with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), Sky Sport Italia reported on Monday.
Russian betting company ties spark resistance to appointing Pirlo as Italy coach
July 26 : Andrea Pirlo’s possible appointment as Italy head coach has hit political resistance over his commercial ties to a Russian betting company.
Pirlo set for Italy job after Guardiola rejection, report says
MILAN, July 24 : The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has reached an agreement with former Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo to become the national team's coach on a four-year deal, Italian daily La Repubblica reported on Friday.