Italy secured a vital 3-1 win over Turkey at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, with goals from Gianluca Scamacca, Riccardo Calafiori, and Francesco Esposito. Despite a brief scare when Aral Simsir equalised, Roberto Mancini's tactical adjustments proved decisive.
Italy head coach Roberto Mancini has demanded total focus from his players ahead of their Nations League meeting with Turkiye, insisting that their opponents remain a significant threat despite a difficult run of results. The Azzurri boss also confirmed a major blow to his attacking options as the squad prepares for their fourth fixture of a demanding international break.
Italy head coach Roberto Mancini declared that his team passed a crucial test of maturity after holding France to a 1-1 Nations League draw. Mancini praised the Azzurri's tactical aggression and defensive cohesion following Alessandro Bastoni's second-half equaliser at the Stade de France.
Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has broken his silence following the Premier League’s explosive verdict against his former club, insisting that the legal fallout is not his concern. The Italian tactician, who famously led the Cityzens to their first Premier League crown, finds himself at the centre of allegations regarding secret payments during his tenure at the Etihad Stadium.
Roberto Mancini is relishing the chance to take on Zinedine Zidane's France side at the Stade de France this Friday. The Italy boss has joked that the hosts are so strong his players might need the opposition to catch a cold to stand any chance of winning.
Italy head coach Roberto Mancini has declared that his side will not take a backwards step when they travel to face France in a mouth-watering Nations League encounter. The Azzurri boss insists his team is built to attack regardless of the stature of their opposition as they look to build on their recent victory over Turkiye.
Italy manager Roberto Mancini has expressed his pride after watching his side secure a convincing 4-1 victory over Turkey in Bursa. Despite facing challenging weather conditions and a heavy surface, the Azzurri produced a dominant display to bounce back from their previous disappointment against Belgium.
Italy head coach Roberto Mancini called for calm surrounding the national team as the Azzurri prepare to face Turkey in Bursa. The match brings Mancini face to face with his former Sampdoria strike partner Vincenzo Montella following an opening Nations League loss to Belgium.
Roberto Mancini has firmly distanced himself from the recent financial regulation breaches surrounding Manchester City. The Italian manager addressed the allegations regarding a controversial double contract during his time at the Etihad, insisting the issue does not concern him while maintaining that the Premier League champions are actually innocent.
Italy head coach Roberto Mancini decided to split his 33-man squad, leaving key stars including Nicolo Barella and Daniel Maldini at Coverciano. The manager opted to spare ten players the arduous flight to Turkey to conserve energy for upcoming Nations League fixtures.
Italy head coach Roberto Mancini remained defiant following a difficult night in Rome, insisting his side showed signs of recovery despite suffering a Nations League defeat at the hands of Belgium. The Azzurri boss dismissed the significance of the jeers heard at the final whistle, choosing instead to focus on the instructional value of a challenging second-half performance.
Gianluigi Donnarumma has expressed his immense pride in representing Italy as the team prepares to welcome back head coach Roberto Mancini for their latest campaign. The Manchester City goalkeeper is eager to repeat past European glories ahead of a crucial Nations League fixture against Belgium.
Roberto Mancini will wait until Friday morning to finalise his Italy starting line-up for their crunch Nations League clash against Belgium. The returning Azzurri boss faces multiple selection headaches in attack as he looks to rebuild the national team following a controversial departure in 2023.
Roberto Mancini is bracing himself for an evocative night at the Stadio Olimpico as he prepares to lead Italy once again in a high-stakes Nations League encounter against Belgium. The veteran coach returns to the national team dugout seeking redemption following the country's devastating failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Roberto Mancini has acknowledged the deep sense of "betrayal" felt by Italy supporters following his shock departure to Saudi Arabia three years ago. The Euro 2020 winner is back in the Azzurri hotseat with the difficult task of rebuilding a national team that has failed to qualify for the last three World Cups.
Roberto Mancini has announced his 34-man Italy squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures, introducing nine new faces to the international stage. As the experienced manager embarks on his second stint in charge, his selection features several surprise call-ups and significant returns for crucial matches against Belgium, France, and Türkiye during the busy two-week break.
