Roberto Mancini

Asian Cup / Mancini sorry for mid-penalty disappearing act

Roberto Mancini said he "didn't want to disrespect anyone" by disappearing down the tunnel before South Korea took the penalty that eliminated his Saudi Arabia team from the Asian Cup on Tuesday.

Mancini eyes Asian Cup as he seals lucrative Saudi move

"Our target is to try to win the Asian Cup after 27 years," he said.

'Immensely honoured' Mancini named new coach of Saudi Arabia

The Saudis, who beat eventual champions Argentina at last year's World Cup in Qatar, have been without a coach since Herve Renard left to take charge of France's women's team.

Italy names Spalletti as new head coach

Luciano Spalletti will be the new head coach of Italy's national soccer team, the country's football federation said on Friday, replacing Roberto Mancini who resigned on Aug 13.

Spalletti agrees to take over Italy job: press

The Italian Football Federation and Luciano Spalletti have reached an agreement for him to succeed Roberto Mancini as coach of the national team, according to reports in the Italian press on Friday.

Saudi Arabia 'has nothing to do' with Italy exit, says Mancini

Roberto Mancini insists that a potential move to the Saudi Arabia national team is not the reason for his sudden and highly criticised decision to quit Italy.

Mancini resigns as Italy coach

Roberto Mancini has resigned as head coach of the Italian national team, the country's football federation (FIGC) said on Sunday.

Inter Milan players arrive for Nations League duty with Italy

Roberto Mancini's side take on Spain in Enschede, the Netherlands on Thursday.

Italy boss Mancini slams 48 team World Cup

"We should really be reducing the number of matches footballers have to play," said Mancini on Monday

June 2, 2022
June 2, 2022

'We lost against a great Argentina team'

Italy coach Roberto Mancini promised changes after a difficult few months for the Azzurri was compounded by a crushing defeat to Argentina in Wednesday's Finalissima.

February 24, 2017
February 24, 2017

Football: Mancini at short odds to become next Leicester manager

Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is the bookmakers' favourite to replace compatriot Claudio Ranieri as Leicester City manager after the Italian was sacked by the Premier League champions on Thursday.

June 4, 2015
June 4, 2015

James Milner: Liverpool agree deal for Manchester City midfielder

Liverpool FC agree a deal to sign England midfielder James Milner from Manchester City on a free transfer.

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