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Mancini, who guided Italy to Euro 2020 success, takes over as Saudi Arabia boss

Roberto Mancini takes over as Saudi Arabia manager

Roberto Mancini has been appointed as the new manager of the Saudi Arabia national team.

Soccer • 27 Aug 23

Roberto Mancini had been under huge pressure

Mancini resigns as Italy boss

Roberto Mancini has resigned as head coach of the Italian national team.

Soccer • 13 Aug 23

'Football without fans is not football' - Mancini

Italy boss Roberto Mancini has agreed with Gareth Southgate that playing England behind closed doors is embarrassing.

Soccer • 10 Jun 22

'I'm very pleased with what I'm doing, I'm savouring every single moment of my career'

Chiellini targets more glory before Nations League tilt

Veteran Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini said he is savouring every moment of his career as, after waiting so long to win one international trophy, a second shot at glory is on the horizon at the UEFA Nations League Final Four tournament this week.

Soccer • 05 Oct 21

Roberto Mancini is looking forward to Sunday's final

'One step to go' - Mancini delighted to reach final

Roberto Mancini was delighted by Italy's fight and spirit after sealing a shot at European Championship glory by beating Spain on penalties following a scintillating semi-final.

Soccer • 07 Jul 21

'That's what I saw in my squad, the desire to play well, to bounce back after not qualifying for the 2018 World Cup'

Mancini: Best still to come from Italy

Roberto Mancini is confident there is more to come from Euro 2020 semi-finalists Italy after they dumped Belgium out of the competition.

Soccer • 02 Jul 21

Roberto Mancini celebrates after his team edged out Austria

Delighted Mancini expects easier task in quarter-finals

Italy boss Roberto Mancini believes his side could face an easier task in their Euro 2020 quarter-final than the last 16-battle against Austria, which they won 2-1 after extra-time.

Soccer • 27 Jun 21

Ciro Immobile is congratulated by Roberto Mancini after scoring Italy's third goal against Switzerland

Mancini: Long way to go but Italy in Euro 2020 mix

Roberto Mancini believes Italy can win Euro 2020 after they became the first side to reach the knockout stage.

Soccer • 17 Jun 21

The Italian coach congratulates Lorenzo Insigne after the final whistle

Mancini plays down talk of Italy favourites tag

Italy coach Roberto Mancini said his team's patience against an ultra-defensive Turkey side was the key to the 3-0 win in their Euro 2020 Group A opener on Friday but he laughed off talk of them being among the tournament favourites.

Euro 2020 • 11 Jun 21

Roberto Mancini is expecting a tough encounter against Turkey

Mancini warns of Turkey danger in Euros opener

Roberto Mancini has warned his buoyant Italy side to be on their guard as they prepare to kick off their Euro 2020 campaign against Turkey at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

Soccer • 10 Jun 21

Roberto Mancini won't be involved in Italy's upcoming fixtures

Italy coach Mancini contracts Covid-19

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has tested positive for coronavirus, the Italian Football Federation has announced.

Soccer • 06 Nov 20

Mario Balotelli is mobbed by his team-mates

Why always Mario? Balotelli finds net on Italy return

Mario Balotelli returned to Italy duty with a bang following a four-year absence as his first-half goal set the tone for a 2-1 friendly victory over Saudi Arabia in St Gallen.

Soccer • 29 May 18

Mario Balotelli has been named in Roberto Mancini's first Italy squad

Mario returns - Italy bring Balotelli back in from cold

Mario Balotelli is back in the Italy squad after receiving a summer call-up from Roberto Mancini, his former boss at Manchester City.

Soccer • 19 May 18

Roberto Mancini had been in charge at Zenit St Petersburg

Roberto Mancini named new Italy boss

Roberto Mancini has been appointed as the new coach of Italy.

Soccer • 15 May 18

Carlo Ancelotti feels he has still much to offer at club level

Reports: Ancelotti turns down Italy job

Carlo Ancelotti has turned down an offer to coach Italy, leaving Roberto Mancini as favourite for the job, Italian media reports said on Sunday.

Soccer • 29 Apr 18

Roberto Mancini: "I am confident that we can improve tomorrow."

Mancini playing it cool ahead of Celtic showdown

Boss Roberto Mancini is confident Celtic will see a better Zenit St Petersburg side in the second leg of their Europa League clash on Thursday night.

Soccer • 21 Feb 18

Mancini takes reins at Zenit St Petersburg

Zenit St Petersburg have announced the appointment of Roberto Mancini as their new head coach.

Soccer • 01 Jun 17

De Boer had been linked with Everton and Southampton over the summer

Inter confirm Frank de Boer as new boss

Frank de Boer has been officially confirmed as Inter Milan's new head coach following Roberto Mancini's departure yesterday.

Soccer • 09 Aug 16

Roberto Mancini leaces the field during the heated cup clash with Napoli

Napoli boss banned for two games after Mancini row

Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri has been banned for two Italian Cup games and fined €20,000 for using "highly offensive" language against Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini during their teams' quarter-final on Tuesday.

Soccer • 21 Jan 16

Roberto Mancini is on his way back to Inter Milan

Mancini makes return to Inter Milan

Roberto Mancini has been confirmed as the new coach of Inter Milan.

Soccer • 14 Nov 14

Roberto Mancini managed Galatasaray for one season

Mancini and Galatasaray part ways

Roberto Mancini has left his post as Galatasaray manager, the Turkish club have confirmed.

Soccer • 11 Jun 14

The sides played out a 1-1 draw in Turkey

No dinner date for Mourinho and Mancini

Didier Drogba can anticipate a rousing reception on his Stamford Bridge return with Galatasaray, but Jose Mourinho has no intention of extending the warm welcome to Roberto Mancini.

Soccer • 18 Mar 14

Jose Mourinho and Roberto Mancini have renewed their war of words

Mourinho: 'Mancini left me a 5-a-side team'

Jose Mourinho has hit back at Galatasaray boss Roberto Mancini, claiming he inherited a "five-a-side team" from the Italian at Inter Milan.

Soccer • 26 Feb 14

Asmir Begovic was set to join Manchester City had Roberto Mancini kept his job

Begovic reveals he was close to City move

Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has claimed he was close to a move to Manchester City before manager Roberto Mancini lost his job.

Soccer • 05 Nov 13

Roberto Mancini is the new manager at Galatasaray

Mancini takes charge at Galatasaray

Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has signed a three-year deal with Galatasaray to replace Fatih Terim who was sacked as manager last week.

Soccer • 30 Sep 13