Mancini’s first Italy press conference: Reasons for optimism and concern
Roberto Mancini has begun his second tenure as Italy's national football team head coach. The press conference outlined the federation's short-term objectives and long-term vision for the Azzurri.
Why it matters
As a major national sports team, the leadership direction of the Italian football squad has significant cultural and economic implications for the sport in Europe.
Roberto Mancini has officially begun his second spell as Italy head coach, addressing the media for the first time alongside FIGC President Giovanni Malagò and technical director Claudio Ranieri. What were the main takeaways? Lorenzo Bettoni and Alasdair Mackenzie discuss.
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