Roberto Mancini has been appointed as the manager of the Italy national football team for a second time, taking over the role following a turbulent 16-day period of chaos within Italian football.
Mancini's reappointment comes immediately after Andrea Pirlo ruled himself out of contention for the position. The leadership crisis was further compounded by the resignations of technical director Paolo Maldini and Leonardo amidst the ongoing search for a new manager.
The leadership shakeup and subsequent appointment of Mancini raise questions about whether Italian football can successfully reset and restore stability following weeks of institutional turmoil.
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