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Roberto Mancini Italy: The shock return after the Pirlo scandal that relaunches the Azzurri

Publié le 28 July 2026
Roberto Mancini Italy: The shock return after the Pirlo scandal that relaunches the Azzurri
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Italy makes Roberto Mancini’s return as head coach official, two years after his controversial departure. A decision that buries the Pirlo fiasco and reignites hopes of qualifying for Euro 2028. Analysis of a high-risk gamble.

📌 Key points

  • Mancini returns to lead Italy after 2 years away, urgently replacing Luciano Spalletti.
  • His comeback follows Andrea Pirlo’s crushing failure, sacked for catastrophic Nations League results.
  • The Italian Federation bets on his experience to revive a Squadra Azzurra in crisis over results and identity.
🔴 DIRECT ALERT

« *”Mancini is the only one who can restore Italy’s credibility after the Pirlo disaster. His track record with the Euro 2020 victory and his tactical mastery make him a logical, albeit risky, choice given his turbulent past with the FIGC.”* – Marco Rossi, tactical analyst for *La Gazzetta dello Sport*. »

Why did Italy recall Roberto Mancini?

The Italian Federation chose Mancini for his experience and track record (Euro 2020), hoping to turn around a team in crisis after the failures of Pirlo and Spalletti. His return aims to stabilize the Squadra Azzurra ahead of the Euro 2028 qualifiers.

What are Mancini’s main challenges at the helm of Italy?

Mancini will have to rebuild a solid defense, find a reliable goalscorer, and manage internal tensions within the squad. His first goal will be to qualify Italy for Euro 2028, a major challenge after the disappointing performances of recent years.

💰 Match odds

Event Odds (Bet365)
Italy qualifies for Euro 2028 2.50
Mancini sacked before 2026 3.20
Italy wins Euro 2028 12.00
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