The Economic Times

Roberto Mancini returns as Italy coach, Claudio Ranieri gets top FIGC role after World Cup failure

Roberto Mancini is returning to manage the Italian national football team. Claudio Ranieri will now serve as the federation's new technical director. Mancini previously led Italy to a European Championship title in 2021. This appointment follows another World Cup qualification failure for the team. The partnership aims to rebuild Italy's football standing.