Roberto Mancini

Renard in Saudi Arabia return talks after Mancini exit

Herve Renard is negotiating a surprise return as coach of the Saudi Arabia national team, a source close to the federation told AFP on Friday.

Saudi players cannot live in the past, warns coach Mancini

Saudi Arabia coach Roberto Mancini has warned his players not to rest on their previous achievements as he seeks to reinvigorate his team's challenge for an automatic berth at the 2026 World Cup.

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.

October 26, 2024
October 26, 2024

Renard in Saudi Arabia return talks after Mancini exit

Herve Renard is negotiating a surprise return as coach of the Saudi Arabia national team, a source close to the federation told AFP on Friday.

October 12, 2024
October 12, 2024

Saudi players cannot live in the past, warns coach Mancini

Saudi Arabia coach Roberto Mancini has warned his players not to rest on their previous achievements as he seeks to reinvigorate his team's challenge for an automatic berth at the 2026 World Cup.

January 31, 2024
January 31, 2024

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.

August 29, 2023
August 29, 2023

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.

August 28, 2023
August 28, 2023

'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.

August 19, 2023
August 19, 2023

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.

August 18, 2023
August 18, 2023

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.

August 15, 2023
August 15, 2023

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.

August 13, 2023
August 13, 2023

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.

June 13, 2023
June 13, 2023

Inter Milan players arrive for Nations League duty with Italy

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