Football NewsThe GuardianUnverified source· 28 Jul 2026
Mancini returns as Italy head coach, Ranieri technical director
Italy turns to its Euro 2020-winning coach for a second spell after World Cup failure.
R. Mancini
coach
Role
Head coach
Previous tenure
2018-2023
Achievement
Euro 2020 winner
Replaces
Gennaro Gattuso
Technical director
Claudio Ranieri
What happened. Roberto Mancini has agreed to return as Italy head coach, replacing Gennaro Gattuso, with Claudio Ranieri named technical director.
- Mancini led Italy to Euro 2020 glory.
- Italy failed to qualify for three World Cups in a row.
- Mancini previously managed Inter, Fiorentina and Manchester City.
Mancini's second stint aims to revive Italy's fortunes after World Cup absence.
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