“Today we have a new coach and a new technical director,” Malago said. “I felt that the person who should be and become the Italian national football team’s head coach was Roberto Mancini.” Mancini replaces Gennaro Gattuso, who stepped down after Italy lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup qualification play-off final in March. His sudden resignation in 2023 to become Saudi Arabia’s national team coach reportedly damaged his relationship with senior FIGC officials, as it came while Italy were still competing in the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign. Follow Us on Facebook – @LadunLiadi; Instagram – @LadunLiadi; Twitter – @LadunLiadi; Youtube – @LadunLiadiTV for updates