Reports: Roberto Mancini to make comeback as Italy manager
According to reports, former Italian player Roberto Mancini is poised to take over as the head coach of Italy, succeeding Gennaro Gattuso. This development follows Andrea Pirlo's withdrawal from contention due to criticism regarding his association with a Russian gambling firm. The 61-year-old Mancini previously led the Italian national team between 2018 and 2023, during which he steered the squad to a UEFA European Championship victory in 2021.