…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…

…also sounding out his availability this summer. Roberto Mancini, who led Italy to Euro 2020 glory, and former Azzurri midfielder Andrea Pirlo are other candidates for the vacancy. Malago said budget "exceptions" could be made in terms of salary for 55-year-old Guardiola, who previously coached Barcelona and Bayern Muni…

…the 2014 World Cup (quarterfinals), Euro 2016 (runners-up), 2018 World Cup (champions), Euro 2020 (round of 16), 2022 World Cup (runners-up) and Euro 2024 (semifinals). Deschamps made 103 appearances for the French national team from 1989-2000, calling it quits after captaining his country to victory in Euro 2000. Form…

…against Ukraine on June 7, almost five years after he suffered a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.His implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) - which was installed in 2021 - intervened and provided a shock to restore his heart's rhythm.Eriksen provided an update the following day after receiving treatment in hospital,…