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Italy appoint Claudio Ranieri as technical director, Roberto Mancini
Italy have appointed Claudio Ranieri as technical director and Roberto Mancini as head coach. The decisions are final.
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Roberto Mancini appointed new Italy head coach
Roberto Mancini has been officially appointed as the new head coach of the Italian national football team, the Italian Football Federation confirmed.
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Maldini and Leonardo Resign from Italian Federation Roles After 10
Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have resigned from their positions as technical director and advisor of the Italian Football Federation just 10 days after being appointed, due to a disagreement over the appointment of Andrea Pirlo as head coach.
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Andrea Pirlo issues statement amid controversy over Russian brand
Andrea Pirlo has released a statement clarifying his collaboration with a Russian brand, which sparked debate in Italy as he was reportedly set to become the national team head coach. He denies any political meaning and expresses love for Italy.
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Andrea Pirlo accepts verbal proposal to become Italy head coach
Andrea Pirlo has accepted a verbal proposal to become the new Italy head coach. He agreed to a long-term project presented by Paolo Maldini and Leonardo and is set to sign in the coming days.
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Ten teams eyeing World Cup return in 2030
Several former champions and World Cup regulars missed the 2026 tournament. As attention turns to the 2030 edition, Italy, Denmark, Poland, and Hungary are among ten nations desperate to end their absences and return to football's biggest stage.
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Maldini: Italy Approached Ancelotti and Guardiola
New Italian Federation director Paolo Maldini said they have approached Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola to discuss their availability for the Italy job.
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Spain's trophy haul matches Italy's after 16-year surge
Spain has won six major trophies in 16 years, matching Italy's total. The run includes two World Cups and four European Championships, highlighting a golden era for Spanish football.
Teams
Paolo Maldini appointed Italian national team technical director
Paolo Maldini has been appointed as the new technical director of the Italian national team, with the agreement confirmed. He will work alongside FIGC president Giovanni Malagò.
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Leonardo named advisor to Italian national team
Former Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan director Leonardo has been appointed as advisor to the Italian national team, serving as right hand to new technical director Paolo Maldini.
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Teams with the most FIFA World Cup victories
Brazil leads all nations with five FIFA World Cup titles, followed by Germany and Italy with four each. Argentina, France, and Uruguay have each won twice, while England and Spain have one title apiece.
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Italian football fan turns to England amid Azzurri's World Cup absence
Luca Vettese, an Italian heritage businessman from Blackpool, feels torn supporting England in the World Cup as Italy misses its third consecutive tournament. He shares his conflicted loyalty and a humorous ice cream rebrand.
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Haiti's World Cup Debut: A Fright for Italy in 1974
In their first World Cup appearance in 1974, Haiti gave Italy a major scare, taking the lead before eventually losing 3-1. The match remains a memorable moment for Haitian football.
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Roberto Mancini leaves Al Sadd, emerges as top candidate for Italy job
Roberto Mancini has officially parted ways with Qatari club Al Sadd. He is the leading candidate to become the next head coach of the Italy national team, having already accepted the position pending federation confirmation.
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Carlos Alberto's iconic goal seals Brazil's 1970 World Cup triumph
FIFA revisits Carlos Alberto's stunning goal that capped Brazil's 4-1 victory over Italy in the 1970 World Cup final. The strike, a team masterpiece involving Pele and Jairzinho, secured Brazil's third title and permanent retention of the Jules Rimet trophy.
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Denmark qualify for Brazil 2027 as group winners
Denmark secured automatic qualification for the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™ by topping their group with a 4-1 win over Serbia. Italy were held 2-2 by Sweden, while Germany and Norway also won on matchday six of European qualifying.