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'Great sadness' - Tributes flow in for Franco Baresi

The football world is mourning the tragic loss of AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi, who has passed away at the age of 66. Tributes have poured in from across the globe to honour the iconic defender following a spectacular career for club and country.

Revealed: Why Ancelotti SAID NO to Italy to stay in Brazil

Carlo Ancelotti has revealed why he rejected an approach to manage the Italy national team, opting instead to stay with Brazil. The 67-year-old manager reaffirmed his commitment to the Selecao project following a turbulent coaching search by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC).

Mancini makes shock return as Italy head coach

Roberto Mancini has completed a sensational return as Italy head coach following the dramatic collapse of Andrea Pirlo's proposed appointment. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has turned back to their Euro 2020-winning manager after failing to secure primary targets and facing high-profile resignations within their hierarchy.

Italy in shambles! Maldini & Leonardo quit FIGC already

Italian football has been plunged into fresh chaos following the sensational resignations of Paolo Maldini and Leonardo just 16 days into their tenure. The high-profile duo decided to walk away from the FIGC project after the federation blocked their chosen candidate for the national team job, Andrea Pirlo.

Russian ambassador blasts Italy after Pirlo withdraws from Italy job race

The search for a new Italy head coach has taken a sensational geopolitical turn following the collapse of Andrea Pirlo's candidacy. Russia’s ambassador to Italy has hit out at the Italian establishment, labeling the nation "undemocratic" after the legendary midfielder was sidelined due to his commercial ties with a Russian firm.

Conte and Mancini back in the race for Italy job

The search for a new Italy head coach has been thrown into chaos following the sensational collapse of Andrea Pirlo's candidacy. With the former Juventus midfielder officially out of the running, heavyweights Antonio Conte and Roberto Mancini have emerged as the primary contenders to lead the Azzurri rebuild.