…powerhouse. Wearing the number 2 jersey, Kayode was included in the starting XI as Roberto Mancini’s team decisively defeated Türkiye 4-1 in a UEFA Nations League match at the Atatürk Spor Kompleksi Matlı Stadium. In the 27th minute of the match, the right-back became the first Italian defender to score on his internat…
…a squad abundant with world-class talent and confronted an accomplished manager in Roberto Mancini, yet ultimately fell short. “Currently, my perspective has shifted considerably, as I believe others affiliated with clubs similarly impacted by Manchester City’s achievements during the 2009-2018 period share this sentim…
Roberto Mancini has been named the head coach of Italy’s national team for a second time, tasked with revitalising the Azzurri who have missed out on the last three World Cups, FIGC president Giovanni Malago said Tuesday. Technical director Roberto Maldini, who reportedly threatened to resign if Mancini was appointed,…
…football, with several other nations 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 previou…
…to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the third consecutive time. Former Italy manager Roberto Mancini and ex-midfielder Andrea Pirlo are also among the candidates being considered for the position.The reports come after it was previously revealed that Guardiola had verbally agreed to succeed Gareth Southgate as Englan…
…Argentina in the final.Spain shattered the previous record of 37 set by Italy under Roberto Mancini between 2018 and 2021.Argentina still hold a World Cup edgeDespite Spain surpassing Italy's record, the achievement did not wipe out every statistical advantage Argentina hold. The Argentines retain a separate World Cup-…
…Donis only took charge of the 2034 World Cup hosts in April after short-lived reigns for Roberto Mancini and Herve Renard. It was Renard who oversaw the famous win over Lionel Messi’s Argentina in Qatar during his first spell as Saudi boss and Donis is hoping those memories can inspire a similar outcome in Atlanta on S…