Roberto Mancini has been appointed for a second stint as head coach of Italy's national team, according to an announcement by Italian soccer federation (FIGC) president Giovanni Malagò on Tuesday. Mancini, who previously led the Azzurri to victory at Euro 2020 before leaving the post in 2023, returns to Milan and Rome to take charge of the squad. Additionally, Claudio Ranieri has joined the federation as the new technical director.
Mancini is tasked with revitalizing a crisis-hit national team that is currently struggling following a third consecutive failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. His return comes almost exactly three years after his previous departure from the position.
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