'Like losing the woman of your life': Mancini apologises after dramatic Italy return

Roberto Mancini has apologised for the way he left Italy three years ago after officially returning as head coach of the crisis-hit national team, admitting his departure was "completely my fault" and promising to restore the Azzurri to their former glory.The 61-year-old was reappointed as Italy coach following the team's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the third consecutive edition the four-time champions missed. The humiliating playoff defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina earlier this year triggered the resignations of federation president Gabriele Gravina and coach Gennaro Gattuso, leaving the national side searching for a fresh start.Speaking publicly for the first time since his return, Mancini offered an emotional apology for resigning in August 2023 before taking over Saudi Arabia's national team just two weeks later.'I'm very sorry...