Mancini reappointed Italy boss after Pirlo controversy
Roberto Mancini is appointed Italy manager for a second time - just a day after Andrea Pirlo rules himself out of the running for the job and technical director Paolo Maldini resigns.
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"I believed that the best person to become head coach was Roberto Mancini."
— Giovanni Malago , Executive
Key People
Andrea Pirlo is a former Italy international footballer and a candidate for the Italy head coach role.
Former manager of Chelsea Football Club.
Gennaro Gattuso is the former Italy manager who left his position following team failures.
Giovanni Malago is the president of the Italian Football Federation.
Paolo Maldini is a legendary Italian football defender and the current technical director of the Italian Football Federation.
Roberto Mancini is a former Italy international footballer and a contender for the Italy head coach position.
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Roberto Mancini is appointed Italy manager for a second time - just a day after Andrea Pirlo rules himself out of the running for the job and technical director Paolo Maldini resigns.
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